The Procurement Department undertakes the following activities
- Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies
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Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
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Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
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Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
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Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
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Examine and test existing contracts
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Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
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Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
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Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
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Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
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Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
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Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs