JOB TITLE : Procurement Associate

REPORTS TO : Procurement Manager

Job Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible with the company’s end-to-end procurement and vendor lifecycle and drives cost optimization. Further, the incumbent establishes strong supplier partnerships, negotiates favorable terms, and mitigates risks to support the company's operational and financial goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Partners with the Procurement Manager in designing, developing and establishing the company’s procurement policies, controls, and supplier audit practices.
• Conducts and leads regular vendor review and audit including vendor / supplier partner performance
• Builds strategic relationships, especially with critical suppliers, and develops a pipeline of vendors / suppliers.
• Leads vendor / supplier selection process, accreditation / onboarding, performance evaluation, and offboarding process (termination).