Purchases goods or services for their employer to use or sell. Ensures employer obtains quality products for competitive prices in a timely fashion. Plays an integral role in ensuring a company sticks to budgets and operates profitably.
Procurement Manager Job Duties:
- Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs
- Monitors business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times
- Coordinates Tender process for any new jobs with minimum 3 quote before work is completed
- Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company
- Identifies and researches potential new suppliers
- Researches new products and services to meet company’s goals
- Assesses total costs of company purchases
- Develops and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels
- Reports to the chief procurement officer
Procurement Manager Skills and Qualifications:
- IFMA or equivalent certification is an asset
- People Person, Good at Networking
- Honest and trustworthy
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a Related Field
- Proficiency with computer access. Microsoft Excel, emails
- Experience with CMMS or other facility management software is a major asset