PROCUREMENT MANAGER

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to manage the company’s supply of products and services. Procurement Manager responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers. The Procurement Manager’s duty is to discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people. RESPONSIBILITIES _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 Examine and test existing contracts. _Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. _Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company _Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients _Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies. _Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements. _Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs. REQUIREMENTS: _Proven working experience as a Procurement _Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement. _Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market. Talent in negotiations and networking _Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software. _Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers. _Experience in collecting and analyzing data Strong leadership capabilities. _BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business