Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

Supports and participates in vendor contract negotiations. Assists Supervisor, Buyers and staff with problem resolution related to vendor performance, product performance or invoice issues / discrepancies. Monitors inventory turns, excesses and initiates balancing resolution steps where possible. Initiates recommendations for additional resolution i.e. write offs, sales, etc. to upper management as appropriate. Hire, conduct performance reviews and discharge workers with the assistance of the Human Resource Department. Reviews min / max and non-planned items for appropriateness of current assignment and implements changes accordingly. Identifies process improvement opportunities and implements where feasible. Provides reports on daily, weekly or monthly basis as requested and required by senior management. Analyzes buys for appropriateness of volume, vendor selection and frequency in conjunction with departmental guidelines and corporate inventory goals. Identifies and initiates product source changes and / or negotiations to insure acquisition is at best possible cost. Implements and / or assists leadership with vendor contract negotiations, strategic planning, and ensure purchasing obligations are met in accordance with contractual obligations. Oversee maintenance of all master files i.e. vendor information, item files including unit of measure and pricing, cross references and replacement items. Establish and maintain department training to insure all personnel remains current in their expertise. Responsible for delegation of daily workload distribution for proper turn-around time and compliance to deadline. Job Specification

Educational Requirement :

BS / BA degree in a business related function MBA (concentration in Supply Chain preferred)

Success Attributes :

Demonstrated leadership and team skills Strategic thinking skills Analytical and problem solving skills Communication skills (written and oral) Creativity Results orientation Multifunctional skill base (financial, operations as well as marketing) Persuasiveness and tenacity to sell ideas High level of initiative and assertiveness

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