Procurement Manager

Procurement

· Work as a team leader or team member in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, researching stakeholder requirements, documenting RFP and coordinating all surrounding activities

· Seek savings opportunities and track savings

· Evaluate and analyze supplier proposals

· Review contracts and possess knowledge of purchasing contracts and contract terminology

· Review and negotiate contracts identifying opportunities and risks

 

Supplier management

· Develop and maintain supplier relationships

· Arrange performance reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate supplier performance and make recommendations to address issues and exploit opportunities

· Perform analysis of supplier spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvements

 

Stakeholder Management

· Work with and across stakeholder groups to define needs and aggregate wherever possible

· Act as liaison between the stakeholder and the supplier to determine if optimal approach to meeting validated business requirements

· Provide feedback to stakeholders and management regarding status of projects and initiatives

· Provide education and guidance to stakeholders regarding value of adopting and complying with purchasing policies, procedures, tools, and processes

 

General/Projects

· Perform analysis of spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvements

· Extend the reach of Procurement & Procurement by exercising appropriate influence within project teams, customer groups, and peer groups

· Create or lead project teams, or directly address specific procurement issues, working with stakeholders and procurement management to reach resolutions

· Ensure purchasing guidelines are understood and adhered to all standards as defined by the purchasing department are followed and enforced