Manager, Purchasing

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop, propose, and implement Purchasing Department goals, strategies, and process improvements aligned with corporate objectives.
• Oversee daily operations of the purchasing function and provide leadership, coaching, and direction to procurement staff.
• Ensure purchasing activities align with corporate policies, compliance standards, and financial objectives.

RFP and Strategic Sourcing

• Lead and manage the full Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including development of specifications, supplier identification, bid solicitation, evaluation, and final vendor selection.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams during sourcing initiatives to ensure business needs and technical requirements are accurately reflected.
• Establish structured bid evaluation processes to ensure transparency, competitiveness, and value.

Contract Negotiation and Supplier Agreements

• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, service levels, and commercial terms.
• Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts in collaboration with legal and finance teams.
• Ensure all supplier agreements align with corporate procurement policies, risk management standards, and budget objectives.

Vendor Performance and Scorecards

• Develop and implement vendor performance scorecards to monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, cost efficiency, and service levels.
• Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews and implement improvement plans where required.
• Maintain strategic supplier relationships and identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and cost savings.

Operational Procurement Management

• Supervise team members in procurement activities including purchase requisitions, purchase order issuance, and contract administration.
• Ensure efficient use of procurement systems and tools to maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Monitor purchasing metrics and provide regular reporting on cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal departments including Finance, Legal, Operations, and Business Units to support procurement needs.
• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on procurement processes and supplier engagement.

Budget and Resource Management

• Manage procurement-related budgets and ensure cost-effective purchasing practices.
• Support strategic initiatives to optimize purchasing spend and improve overall procurement efficiency.

Authority:

• Approve purchase orders and procurement expenditures within assigned authority limits.
• Lead supplier selection and recommend vendor contracts for approval.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and recommend contract terms.
• Provide hiring recommendations, performance reviews, and development plans for department staff.
• Address purchasing issues and implement procurement policies and procedures.