Procurement Manager

Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.

Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.

Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.

Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.

Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.

Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.

Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.

Maintain records of goods ordered and received.

Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.

Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.

Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

Control purchasing department budgets.

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.

Administer online purchasing systems.

Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.