- Executing purchasing strategies and managing vendors. He/she collaborates with stakeholders and ensures clear requirements documentation to issue purchase orders and agreements.
- A Procurement Supervisor should be familiar with sourcing and vendor management, possess business sense, and be proficient in gathering needs.
- Facilitating operating University purchases for goods, and services, as well as managing vendors.
- Performing daily procurement activities across various spend categories, aiming to fulfill end-to-end process transactions.
- Identifying opportunities (Suppliers and Vendors) for improvement will contribute to the overall success of our organization’s procurement operations.
- Monitor and report on procurement performance, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards.
- Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure cost-effective and high-quality procurement.
- Formulating and maintaining supplier scorecards, ensuring compliance with organizational requirements.
- Monitoring supplier performance to ensure quality and cost-effective objectives are met.
- Managing and coordinating the procurement process, including ordering, receiving, and invoicing.
- Preparing and reviewing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Educational Qualifications Desired:A bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Engineering or in a related field.Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).Preferred MBA in a related field.Preferable: Lean Six Sigma Certified (Green Belt).MBA in related field.Experience5-7 years of sourcing management or related experience.Financial Background is a must.Prior experience in higher education preferred.