Procurement Managers typically work for corporations across industries, including retail, healthcare and technology. They work closely with upper management professionals, Suppliers or Vendors and purchasing employees to determine product and shipping needs. Their job is to maintain Supplier contracts, monitor product inventory levels across locations and place additional orders according to customer demand. They may also be responsible for developing strategic plans to address delayed shipments or discontinued products.
Wat doet een Procurement Manager?
A Procurement Manager, or Purchasing Manager, is responsible for overseeing Supplier relations and transportation details for a company. Their duties include evaluating their employers’ brand and target audience to determine what products to order, monitoring delivery times from warehouses or manufacturing plants to retail locations and hiring and training purchasing staff members to carry out purchasing tasks.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Procurement Manager moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Procurement Manager moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business
Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors
Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries
Communicating with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production
Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement
Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Procurement Manager zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Multilingual or bilingual proficiency
Outstanding management skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Strong organization skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
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