Procurement Manager

• Meet with supervisors and department heads to understand the needs across the company
  
• Forecast needs and supplies
  
• Review requests for proposals (RFPs)
  
• Review and negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers
  
• Delegate tasks to the procurement team (at a larger company)
  
• Train new employees and support team members as necessary (at a larger company)
  
• Research suppliers and vendors that meet the goals of the company
  
• Find suppliers that have certain certifications accreditation and insurance along with a steady stream of materials that fit within budget restraints
  
• Manage inventory
  
• Ensuret partners continue to meet company needs
  
• Collect and analyze data to ensure the company is making the best decisions
  
• Balance department budgets with needs
  

Requirements

Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement

Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in reading the market

Talent in negotiations and networking

Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software

Aptitude in decisionmaking and working with numbers

Experience in collecting and analyzing data

Strong leadership capabilities

BSc degree in supply chain management logistics or business administration