Procurement Operations Manager

Description:

The Procurement Operations Specialist will be responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement processes within the organization. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchase of all materials and services as required by the organization.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes in buyer-supplier power.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies within procurement processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
• Proven working experience in procurement or a similar role.
• Proficiency in purchasing software and databases.
• Strong leadership capabilities and experience in supplier management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to create and administer a task priority list based on company needs