Manager, Procurement

Job description

Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long‑term contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services and supplies. Takes responsibility for purchases in support of customer‑related business processes or for internal use. Discusses defects and delivery problems with suppliers and negotiates refunds. Coordinates with operations, maintenance, warehouse and engineering to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies. Manages the procurement team to develop a more strategic procurement approach. Ensures efficient and effective procurement processes that meet all legal, technical and commercial factors within a stringent regulatory framework. Drives value for money through procurement of goods, services and works. Coordinates procurement activities to provide effective business support. Reviews and develops procurement processes and procedures, ensuring proposed changes are reviewed by relevant stakeholders, communicated to the business and implemented effectively. Works with other departments to develop appropriate contracting strategies for different types of work ensuring business protection.

Requirements

• background check required
• proficient in negotiating terms, discounts and contracts
• proficient in coordinating with operations, maintenance, warehouse and engineering
• proficient in managing procurement team
• proficient in developing procurement processes and procedures
• proficient in reviewing and implementing changes with stakeholders
• proficient in developing contracting strategies
• proficient in ensuring compliance with legal, technical and commercial factors
• proficient in driving value for money
• proficient in supporting business through procurement activities
• degree
• 9+ years experience

Skills