Different organizations and institutions have a procurement unit or department. Where there is no unit in charge of procurement, there are staffs in charge of procurements responsibilities. These staff are called Procurement Officers, Procurement Specialist or Procurement Managers.
Procurement Officers/specialists work in the procurement department and oversees a vital part of the supply chain of the organization. Their responsibilities include evaluating suppliers, maintaining relationships, approving products, and ensuring the cost-effective procurement of materials, services or goods.
Duties and responsibilities of Procurement Officer/Specialist/Manager
Some of the duties and responsibilities of the Procurement Officer/Specialist are, but not limited to:
– Prepare and publish institution’s procurement plan
– Create and maintain relationships with organization’s venders and suppliers
– Estimate and establish budgets for purchases
– Review all venders and suppliers
– Maintain purchase records and other important data
– Negotiate the institution’s pricing and supply contracts-
– Develop plans for purchasing services, and supplies
– Ensure that the purchased products and supplies meet quality standards
– Work with team members to complete duties as needed
– Maintain and update a list of suppliers
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