Procurement and Planning Executive

A Procurement Manager manages a company’s supply of products and services. Their main duty is to ensure the company or organisation, sources quality and affordable products in a reasonable time. Although their responsibilities can vary depending upon the type of organisation, their core responsibilities include:

• Liaising with key company employees to determine their product and service needs
• Performing all procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and tender management
• Delegating tasks and supervising the work of Purchasing and Procurement Agents across all departments
• Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results
• Leading a team of Purchasing Agents and delegate tasks across departments when necessary
• Managing overall direction, coordination and evaluation of procurement for the organisation
• Developing strong relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business
• Creating policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation.