The primary role of a Procurement Manager is to handle a wide variety of procurement and administrative duties related to purchases, and contracting services and contracts administration throughout the Project’s life cycle. This includes a variety of procurement activities including preparation and issuance of Tender Documents, and reviewing and preparation of Contracts.
Resposibilities are (but not limited to):
- Plans, organizes, supervises, and controls activities related to the purchasing function
- Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures....
- Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and may prepare market analysis reports
- Develops systems to evaluate vendor quotations that utilize appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service
- Implements, oversees, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet Project requirements
- Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices; as necessary
- Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to Project Policy
- Prepares and reviews bids, proposals, and contractor/vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications
- Supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors
- Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met
- Responsible for informing the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitoring compliance
- Provide pricing support as needed
- Manage, avoid, or drive to resolution Procurement-related issues
- Coordinate and follow up on Contractors/Vendors with payment issues and drive these to resolution / closure as needed
- Drive cost savings and cost avoidance whenever possible
- Assist Project Managers in managing under-performing Contractors/Vendor
- Other duties may be assigned