• 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)
• Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies.
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
• Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors
• Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries
• Communicating with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production
• Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement
• Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages
• Supervising a purchasing team and delegating tasks across departments when necessary
• Working closely with the company legal department to make sure contracts and terms are favorable
• Report to Commercial GM.

Day-to-Day Duties

• 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
• Ensure partners continue to meet company needs
• Collect and analyze data to ensure the company is making the best decisions
• Balance department budgets with needs

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration , mechanical engineering or a similar field
• Strong research skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to negotiate contracts
• Proficiency in inventory and Telly management software
• Great relationship management.
• Impeccable time-management.
• Strategic thinking.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Understanding of risk management.
• Understanding of an ability to enhance sustainability.
• Understanding of the global market.