POSITION DESCRIPTIONAIIA SURVEY OF SALARIES AND REMUNERATION PACKAGING AUGUST 2010
Position Title: Purchasing/Procurement Team Leader
Position Code:7449
Career Level:4

Responsible for
Leading a team of Purchasing/Procurement Officers to ensure that goods and services are procured according to specified quantity, quality and cost requirements, and delivered within given timeframes. Employees in this role may be individual contributors (i.e.. Not team leaders) that are operating at a specialist level and handling complex work in this area.
 
Reports To
Purchasing/Procurement Manager.
 
Supervises
Purchasing/Procurement Officers or may have no supervisory responsibilities.
 
Main Activities
  • Selecting reliable sources of supply, engaging complimentary suppliers and working with key suppliers to improve value delivered to the organisation.
  • Preparing tenders and proposals and negotiating contracts.
  • Maintaining programs for vendor analysis and cost reduction thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process.
  • Monitoring suppliers and coordinating the organisation's inventory control activities to ensure that accurate quantities of stocks are purchased at the correct price and delivered within specified timeframes.
  • Conducting technical, business and process analysis, identifying areas for process improvement and providing advice to Senior Management.
  • Participating in developing, piloting, testing and implementing procurement tools.
  • Supervising a team of Purchasing/Procurement Officers on a daily basis or providing specialist purchasing/procurement advice to the business.
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    Key Skills
  • Specialised knowledge of procurement concepts, processes, activities and trends.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Advanced analytical interpretation and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to provide technical leadership, coupled with leadership skills.
  • Communication, change management and customer service skills.
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    Internal Contacts
    All Departments.
     
    External Contacts
    Major Suppliers, Sales Representatives and Major Customers.
     
    Typical Experience
    At least 5 - 8 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement, coupled with relevant Purchasing/Procurement qualifications.
     
    Other Comments
    Alternate title: Sourcing Team Leader, Buying Team Leader.
     
     

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