* Procurement (Direct and Indirect)
* Purchasing Management
* Overseeing Supply Chain Process
* Maintaining at least 10% Cost Savings on all Requirements and Projects
* Analyzing/understanding the client's requirements before tapping the correct pool of vendors
* Efficient Vendor Sourcing
* Assisting in Vendor Management: Accreditation and Renewal
* Generate Request for Quotations (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) to gather sufficient bids for the given requirement
* Conversing/Meeting with vendors in a professional manner
* Analyze and sort through all bids received and prepare a bid tabulation sheet which highlights the pros and cons of each bid
* Price Negotiation
* Payment Terms Negotiation
* Incoterms/Logistics Coordination
* Recommending the best resulting bid
* Generating/Issuing Purchase Orders (PO)
* Assisting in Contract Drafting and Execution
* Monitoring and coordinating deliveries
* Assisting in Contract Management
* Monitoring stock levels and/or assisting in demand planning, if applicable
* Generating Monthly Reports: Spend Analysis, Cost Savings, etc.