Procurement Director

·      Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the market to ensure best value and practices are maintained.
·      Developing a procurement business plan for the organization and ensuring that’s it’s communicated.
·      Forecasting ongoing demand for goods and services.
·      Negotiating contracts and service agreements with suppliers.
·      Acting as the main contact point for organizational procurement related questions.
·      Researching options to source best value products and services.
·      Forecasting price trends and predicting how they will affect the organization.
·      Running tenders and evaluating bids before making recommendations that make the most commercial                sense for the organization.
·      Maintaining the purchasing budget and ensuring best value is maintained.
·      Implementing relevant training for individuals within the procurement discipline.
·      Ensuring contract files are stored and maintained securely and according to legal requirements.
·      Creating and maintaining positive relationships with current and new suppliers.
·      Attending industry trade conferences.
·      Developing strategies to ensure that supplier performance is monitored.
·      Reviewing current contracts to ensure they represent best value.
·      Ensuring procurement sources are secure and sustainable.