Procurement Lead (Finance)

Job Description:
Guide and Lead procurement specialists in finding new supply sources for new systems, cost savings, alternative sourcing, and other forms of required supplies Revise bids, orders created by procurement specialists and approve them for further action Monitor and continuously improve suppliers delivery and quality performance. Conduct necessary actions to deal with poor-performing suppliers Conduct negotiations with current and potential suppliers Develop negotiation tactics and plan negotiation strategies for upcoming sessions Develop process to streamline the overall administrative of procurement Allocate budget to subordinates to procurement specialists given the category of supplies they specialize in Conduct negotiations for high-cost, strategic items with vendors and suppliers

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors of business, supply chain management or any other related field 4 years of professional procurement experience Good understanding of IT systems 2+ years in a managerial position 2+ years in a tech firm Good negotiation skills Well versed in contract development, set up and execution Good organisational skills Good interpersonal and communication skills