Procurement Manager

Job Description

• Manage overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for the facility.
• Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money.
• Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts.
• Set policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost-effective procuring process for the business.
• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.
• Implement change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best price and service.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.
• Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends.
• Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
• Review current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate.
• Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in purchasing management preferred
• Minimum six years’ working in the medical device manufacturing field
• Four years of supervision experience
• Bilingual proficiency a plus
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management Procedures
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong organization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software tools (Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint)

Additional Information

• Physically able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Able to move about on foot; walk up and down stairs repeatedly as needed.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or more; able to view a computer monitor for extended periods of time.