Procurement Career Paths

Job Title: Project Purchaser

Location: [Insert location]

Reports to: [Insert name and title of supervisor]

A project purchaser is responsible for on-time purchase orders and materials delivery for a specific area or project. They work closely with the supply chain coordinator and the project team.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Identifies suppliers that meet company requirements and maintains regular communication with internal clients.
• Collaborate with sourcing professionals for the development and implementation of the assigned project.
• Look for value opportunities and create plans to seize them.
• Negotiate for favorable contract terms and cost-effective decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain a positive relationship with said suppliers.
• Manage multiple purchasing projects with efficiency and timeliness.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to procurement activities and processes.
• Interpret data to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Manage budget and analyze data to take cost-saving opportunities when possible.
• Have the communication skills to convey information effectively to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

KPIs for this role

• Cost Savings: Measures cost savings achieved.
• Supplier Performance: Evaluate supplier performance based on delivery times, quality of goods/services, and compliance with contracts.
• Procurement Cycle Time: Measure the time taken to complete the procurement process from start to end.
• Contract Compliance: Monitor contract compliance by all involved parties.
• Spend Under Management: The percentage of total spend actively managed by the project.
• Supplier Diversity: The diversity of suppliers in a contract with the company.
• Procurement ROI: The return on investment for the project activities.
• Risk Management: Effectiveness of risk management strategies used.

Key Skills and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or a related field.
• Advantageous to have professional certifications like Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar.
• Ability to negotiate favorable terms and contracts with suppliers.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with other staff and suppliers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Proficiency in project management principles.
• Identification and mitigation of potential risks.

• Identifies suppliers that meet company requirements and maintains regular communication with internal clients.
• Collaborate with sourcing professionals for the development and implementation of the assigned project.
• Look for value opportunities and create plans to seize them.
• Negotiate for favorable contract terms and cost-effective decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain a positive relationship with said suppliers.
• Manage multiple purchasing projects with efficiency and timeliness.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to procurement activities and processes.
• Interpret data to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Manage budget and analyze data to take cost-saving opportunities when possible.
• Have the communication skills to convey information effectively to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

• Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
• Relationship Management: Skill in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to involved parties.
• Project Management: Has excellent project management and is effective in all project management processes.
• Risk Management: Can identify risks and prevent or minimize them.
• Analytical Skills: Data analysis to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Financial Acumen: Effective in budget management and being able to take cost-saving opportunities.
• Time Management: Skill in task prioritization, time management, and meeting deadlines with efficiency.
• Vendor Management: Ability to manage relationships with vendors, including selecting, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effective goods and services.
• Forecasting: The forecasting of procurement needs based on available data.

• Cost Savings: Measures cost savings achieved.
• Supplier Performance: Evaluate supplier performance based on delivery times, quality of goods/services, and compliance with contracts.
• Procurement Cycle Time: Measure the time taken to complete the procurement process from start to end.
• Contract Compliance: Monitor contract compliance by all involved parties.
• Spend Under Management: The percentage of total spend actively managed by the project.
• Supplier Diversity: The diversity of suppliers in a contract with the company.
• Procurement ROI: The return on investment for the project activities.
• Risk Management: Effectiveness of risk management strategies used.