- Create and implement regional procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within the industry
- Build long-term relationships with vendors in the industry
- Compare proposals for price and specifications
- Negotiate with vendors to reduce costs
- Review contract specifications on behalf of the company
- Communicate with vendors to ensure that the product arrives in a timely fashion
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with critical suppliers
- Manage technological systems that track the shipment, inventory and supply of materials
- Lead transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports
- Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
- Keep abreast of changing industry trends
Previous working experience as a Procurement Manager for [X] year(s)MA in Business Administration, Logistics, or similar relevant fieldsIn-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation termsSuperb communication, interpersonal and leadership skillsOutstanding negotiation skillsProblem solver with a strong analytical mindsetOutstanding organizational and time management skillsExcellent customer service skillsNegotiation aptitude.