Procurement Managers

We are seeking a highly skilled procurement manager to help us cut expenses so that we can focus on the professional growth of our employees and organisation. With strong leadership and decision-making skills, the procurement manager candidate must not get flustered dealing with a large network of suppliers and distributors. The procurement manager must be a smooth talker, who can build and foster long-term relationships with vendors that are beneficial to the company. Being a numbers man (or woman), the procurement manager in question must represent and protect the company and its brand image, given that they are the face of the company to many industry professionals

Objectives of this role

• Guarantee that the company is getting the best value for money while procuring goods and services from vendors and distributors
• Negotiate contracts and deals with sellers to promote maximum cost-savings in the sourcing and supply chain management system
• Devise and execute procurement strategies that benefit the business in the best way
• Adhere to applicable legal frameworks and regulations while striking deals with distributors and vendors

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and deals with sellers and distributors during procurement and management of goods and services
• Ensure compliance with regulations and practices by maintaining an ethical stance through and through
• Boost cost savings by analysing market trends and technologies that promote it
• Deep dive into research and chalk out potential vendors and suppliers for purchase and material management
• Document, log and report on procurement activities
• Approve purchase orders and ensure the timely delivery of goods and services
• Build and foster long-term relationships with existing and potential suppliers

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or a similar field
• Prior experience working as a procurement manager or in the supply chain field
• Attention to detail along with outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working with vendors, suppliers or managing a team of procurement professionals

Preferred skills and qualifications

Proficiency in common data analysis tools

Master’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or a related field of study

Experience devising procurement strategies or managing procurement budgets