Manager-Procurement

Purpose of the job:

Procuring materials, spares, tools of the right quality, in the right quantity, at the right time, at the right price, and from the right source, required for equipment, maintenance and operations of the manufacturing units.

Job Description:

• Analyzes purchase requisitions and reviews for accuracy and completion.
• Issue bid requests to several potential vendors and suppliers
• Review and analysis quote and secure the most competitive bids.
• Oversees overall strategy for the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts, based on direction from the Superintendent level.
• Take lead role in procurement of strategic and high value orders, outline agreements, and material contracts.
• Collaborate with department peers to clarify purchase requisitions, identify departmental needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders and contracts.
• Provide or support, when necessary, post award PO/Contract administrative services (expediting, dispute resolution, returns) for internal stakeholders.
• Oversee the review and modification of Procurement processes and procedures.
• Primary trainer of purchasing procedures to internal departments and external vendors
• Facilitate terms and conditions reviews and negotiations.
• Make purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures and regulations.

Supports and advances internal KPI requirements for cost savings, PO cycle time, PO tracking