Associate Manager Procurement and Supply Chain
Core
Manages moderately complex purchase orders, negotiates supplier contracts and pricing, and maintains the approved vendor database to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency for business units.
Role type
Associate Manager, Procurement and Supply Chain
Builds
Procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and cost-effective acquisition of materials, products, and services
Domain
Supply Chain Management / Procurement
Required skills
Complex negotiation, vendor performance monitoring, RFP/RFI management, contract analysis, supplier database management, financial analysis, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Inventory Management, experience with industry standards and technical quality standards
Technologies
Online procurement systems, business solutions software
Responsibilities
Process and complete purchase orders, conduct supplier negotiations, coordinate with accounts payable and receiving departments, solicit suppliers via RFPs/RFIs, analyze bids for compliance and pricing, establish new supply sources
Seniority
Mid-level Manager, hands-on execution