- Planning and Analysis:Analyzing the organization's needs for goods or services. Working closely with various departments to determine requirements and establish optimal purchasing parameters.- Sourcing and selection of suppliers: Finds and evaluates suppliers who can meet the organization's requirements. Conducts research, gathers information about suppliers, analyzes their proposals and decides on the most suitable suppliers.- Procurement Procedures: Performs all necessary procurement procedures, including preparing and posting procurement documents, bidding, evaluating bids, awarding contracts, etc.- Contract Management: Ensures effective management of supplier contracts, including monitoring supplier performance, resolving disputes and resolving problems arising during contract execution.- Procurement Process Optimization: The Procurement Specialist strives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement processes. Research new methods and approaches, implement automated procurement management systems, analyze and optimize procurement spend.Achievement Reduce procurement costs, improve the efficiency of procurement processes, establish long-term strategic partnerships with suppliers, ensure reliability of supply, and meet budget constraints.

evelop, lead and execute purchasing strategies;Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power;Determine quantity and timing of deliveries;Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms;Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking;Assess, manage and mitigate risks;Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand;Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers;Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation;Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;Hire team members;Assist in developing more effective invoicing and collecting processes;Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business;Take the lead in creating profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow-moving stock to help offset losses.