Procurement Manager Responsibilities
โข Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies
โข Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
โข Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
โข Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
โข Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
โข Examine and test existing contracts
โข Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
โข Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
โข Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
โข Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
โข Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
โข Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
Procurement Manager Requirements and skills
โข Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement
โข Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in โreadingโ the market
โข Talent in negotiations and networking
โข Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
โข Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
โข Experience in collecting and analyzing data
โข Strong leadership capabilities
โข BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
โข Reporting and operations
โข Overseeing pre- to post-sales support activities for the designated goods and regions while guaranteeing the greatest level of client satisfaction