Procurement Manager

As a procurement manager, you'll need to:

• forecast levels of demand for services and products
• conduct research to source the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
• run tenders, evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors
• negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided
• keep contract files and use them as reference for the future
• build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
• manage and motivate a team of procurement staff
• liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, internal teams such as supply chain, planning, marketing, IT and sales, and customers
• develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded
• ensure all procurement processes are followed and accurately recorded
• undertake value for money reviews of existing contracts and arrangements
• ensure the security and sustainability of sources of essential products and services
• forecast price trends and their impact on future activities
• give presentations about market analysis and possible growth
• develop and implement a procurement strategy
• analyse data and produce reports and statistics on spending and saving
• ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives
• attend meetings and trade conferences
• keep up to date with trends and innovations, regulation and new technology that can impact on the business
• train junior members of staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person