Procurement Manager at The Large House

Job Description

• Devise and implement effective procurement and sourcing strategies
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships
• Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers
• Identify potential suppliers based on project requirements
• Build long-term relationships with vendors in the industry.
• Process purchase orders to acquire goods
• Compare quotes for price and specifications.
• Negotiatecostsof supplieswith vendors to reduce costs and secure advantageous terms
• Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing
• Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production
• Work closely with the inventory department to ensuresmooth flow of production processes.

Requirements and Skills

• First Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
• 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
• Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
• Able to work overtime as may be required.