Senior Procurement Manager
CurrentLocate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.Control purchasing department budgets.Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and suppliesPerform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarkingDetermine quantity and timing of deliveriesAttending meetings and trade conferences