Procurement Lead at HRbreakoutRoom

Job Summary

• The Procurement Lead will oversee the company’s sourcing capabilities and supply chain. He/she is responsible for finding and evaluating suppliers, products and services, negotiating contracts and acquiring the most cost-efficient deals without compromising on quality.
• He/she should be a supply chain and logistics expert who will specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by the company.
• Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of the main priorities when carrying out this role.

Job Description

• Liaising with key company employees to determine their product and service needs and ensure clarity of specifications and expectations of the company.
• Performing all procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and tender management.
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
• Managing overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for the organization.
• Developing strong relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.
• Creating policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration with 5-7 years experience
• Proven experience managing supply chain operations in the oil & gas space.
• Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including Odoo, Oracle, SAP Ariba, NETSUITE, e.t.c.
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Management and leadership skills.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
• High-level of attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to foster strong supplier relationships.