Procurement Lead

1. Financial/ Strategic Review technical specifications for raw materials, components, equipment or buildings Purchase all necessary materials needed for production or daily operation of the company Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses and forecast upcoming demand to fuel production operations Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures 2. Liaising Seek reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods at reasonable prices Liaise with the Material department to gather information on the quality and quantity of material required for operations Liaise with the accounts department to ensure that there is sufficient capital to buy the items purchased and that cash is flowing smoothly, and all payments are made on time Ensure that proper protocols for purchase and budget approval are adhered to and that any items are purchased in accordance with the overall purchasing policy of the organization. 3. Operations Investigate the possibility of procuring cheaper materials from alternative sources negotiating prices and contracts Determine quantity and timing of deliveries to make sure production processes are not hampered Coordinate with the warehouse staff to ensure proper storage of material, monitor stock levels and place orders as needed 4. Self/ Team Development Review and monitor performance of team members� and provide requisite developmental support/ inputs Recommend training as required for team�s development Develop the team and update their knowledge base to cater the organization need Strategize avenues for enhancing employee satisfaction in the function, resulting in high engagement levels of employees