Roles & Responsibilities:

• Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers
• Identify potential suppliers based on project requirements
• Negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers
• Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing
• Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production
• Process purchase orders to acquire goods
• Work closely with the legal department to ensure contract terms are favorable to the company
• Attend meetings with the legal team, engineering team, vendors and suppliers

Technical Skills:

• Extensive experience working in the procurement department in a related field
• Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
• Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Certification from the Next Level Purchasing Association or the Universal
• Computer literacy