Procurement Manager

Identifying the procurement needs of the entire organizationSourcing of potential suppliers and vendors.Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure the best deals and terms.Ensuring the timeliness and effectiveness of goods and services are met.Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met.Communicating with departments to ensure needs are metReviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.Building and maintaining long-term relationships with new and existing vendors and suppliers.Finalizing purchase details and approving purchase requests and ordersMonitoring industry trends and developmentsControlling the procurement budget and promoting of a long-term saving on procurement costs.Overseeing and managing the shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.Supervising a procurement team and delegating tasks to subordinates.Preparing procurement reports.