Creative Line Enterprises | Construction2008-02-01 To 2020-07-01
Procurement Manager
• Establish procurement strategies for acquisition, receiving and tracking of project
materials with the management that optimize quality, cost, and timely delivery
criteria.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the procurement process and work
collaboratively with the management and the design team to coordinate supplier
selection, credit and terms, track supplier performance standards, and conduct
ongoing evaluation.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and managerial competencies, including integrity,
accountability, communication skills and commitment to teamwork and excellence
in responsibilities such as selecting, mentoring, coaching, supervising, motivating
and training procurement staff.
• Set work objectives, direct, supervise, review and assessment staff.
• Provide high-level technical/administrative guidance on work requirements and
methods.
• Prepare, maintain and review purchasing files and records, price lists, the status
of requisitions, contracts and orders, locate suppliers, approve bills for payment,
monitor subcontractor performance, calculate the cost of orders, ensure invoices
are charged to the appropriate accounts, and monitor inventory transfer forms for
bookkeeping records.
• Conduct research via the Internet, catalogues, trade publications, and trade shows
to identify potential suppliers.
Interview prospective suppliers either face-to-face or over the phone to determine
prices, discounts, terms, etc. Create spreadsheets with vendor & product or
service comparisons of prospective suppliers to support management decisions.
• Prepare procurement execution plans and oversee the full array of materials
management and procurement functions of purchasing, expediting, shipping,
receipt and inspections, and logistics.
• Supervise and direct warehouse personnel, and assist where necessary, the
receipt of materials from suppliers.
• Develop plans for the effective organization and temporary storage of project
materials and general inventories at various company and/or independent
warehouse locations. Ensure maintenance of accurate records for all stored
materials, and the safe, secure and orderly upkeep of the organization
warehouses.
• Optimize the material and supplier portfolio – that is what materials should be
bought in bulk and consumed as needed from inventory by projects, and which
materials are best to acquire as needed for specific projects. Establish stocking
criteria, replenishment levels, inventory management, and tracking and reporting
procedures.
• Collaborate with management in the negotiation of contracts and lines of credit
with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support identify cost reduction efforts and opportunities to achieve financial goals.
• Prepare and communicate to the sales, design and construction teams product
directions, availability, lead times, model transitions, and cost roadmaps for key
materials.
• Monitor and support returns, damage replacements, and warranty claims.
• Exhibit a strong sense of urgency to maintain high personal performance while
making decisions and allocating resources in a cost-efficient manner.