Role 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