Assistant Procurement Manager

Role overview

Procurement operations

• Maintain records of goods ordered and received; locate and interview vendors about availability and sales terms.
• Control procurement budgets and review purchase-order claims and contracts for compliance with company policy.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess current and future material availability.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract-management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in developing specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.

Supplier, bids, and coordination

• Represent the company in supplier negotiations and policy formulation; review and evaluate bid specifications and approve them for issuing and awarding bids.
• Coordinate personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Prepare bid awards requiring board approval and reports on market conditions and merchandise costs.
• Administer online purchasing systems and coordinate with other company locations to compare prices and supplier performance.
• Communicate with executives to obtain approval for new-supplier contracts; maintain professional contacts to identify purchasing opportunities.

Supply and inventory planning

• Oversee supply-chain management, forecast product demand, and place orders accordingly.
• Check inventory, track usage, and adjust purchasing habits based on observed trends.
• Stay familiar with company needs and double-check procurement assistants' work.
• Attend conferences to meet potential suppliers and learn from other purchasing professionals.
• Carry out other related tasks and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• No formal education, experience, or certification requirements are specified in the description.