PROCUREMENT MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Dec 02, 2025 - The Procurement Manager oversees the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services to ensure efficiency and cost control. This role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills to maintain quality and compliance. The manager also focuses on strategic planning and market evaluation to optimize supply chains and support sustainable business goals.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Procurement Manager Resume
- Procurement Strategy
- Contract Management
- Cost Analysis
- Vendor Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Spend Analysis
- Process Optimization
- Policy Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Sustainable Sourcing
- Stakeholder Management
- Supplier Relations
- Communication
- Team Coaching
- Procurement Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Negotiation
- Strategic Thinking
- Relationship Building
Summary of Procurement Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Economics with 6 years of Experience
- Purchasing experience, global operations, finance and matrix management
- Advanced PC skills (specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems
- High personal integrity and ethics with uncompromising standards
- Well organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask
- Able to work in an international team-based environment, with intercultural skills
- Understands how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace
- Able to balance strong negotiation skills and shareholder needs with the need to develop strong relationships with key suppliers
- Knowledge of procurement guidelines and procedures for international financial institutions and donor organizations
- Knowledge of procurement guidelines and procedures for Local Law
- Experience working with international organizations
- Experience in law, procurement, finance, economics, international relations and/or agro
2. BA in Management with 5 years of Experience
- Business experience in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain, leading continuous improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates strategic thinking combined with tactical actions
- Comfortable negotiating for the best price, terms and availability with the supplier network regularly
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Results-oriented, self-starter, and able to handle multiple initiatives while meeting all key objectives and deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with analytical and presentation software
- Ability to design, develop, and maintain tables, formulas, and graphs in Microsoft Excel as well as set up tables, queries, and reports in Microsoft Access or a similar database program
- Ability to prepare comprehensive presentations and reports, and present complex financial and operational information clearly and succinctly
3. BA in Business Administration with 7 years of Experience
- Previous experience in FMCG/Retail is required
- Experience in procuring food ingredients
- Able to demonstrate experience in maintaining live knowledge of supply markets
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships with key suppliers
- Deep understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies
- Strong analytical thinking skills
- Able to identify market trends and issues
- Working knowledge of Microsoft and use of SAP
- Ability to think laterally, utilising problem-solving skills to develop new approaches
- Skilled negotiator adept at managing complex negotiations
- Effective and highly adaptable communicator with strong networking and relationship-building skills
- Capable of maintaining a collaborative and professional approach in all stakeholder relationships
- Highly self-aware with a strong commitment to self-development
4. BS in Logistics and Transportation with 8 years of Experience
- Working experience in hands of procurement
- Expert knowledge in SQL
- Able to write and optimize complex queries
- Prove ability to negotiate complex deals and work orders
- Strong skills in Excel as well as other data visualization tools like Tableau, Looker, QuickSight, etc.
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, and prioritize workload
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members
- Strong experience in reviewing business requirements and problem statements
- Highly motivated, self-driven, capable of defining requirements and developing procurement processes
- Experiences in indirect purchasing management positions, ideally in the consumer goods or apparel industry, with management experience
- Category knowledge, strong negotiation skills
- Proactive and independent, able to work under pressure
- Fluent English and Mandarin
5. BA in International Business with 7 years of Experience
- Experience in the purchasing field
- Must be extremely self-motivated
- Exceptional project management skills
- Extremely strong attention to detail, organization skills
- Must excel at learning new software packages and be able to start producing with very little ramp-up time
- Must have an exceptionally solid methodology/process for following up on multiple project activities
- Must have a very organized and effective email process
- Excellent communication and interaction internally (e.g., Business Owners, Exec Mgmt., etc.) and externally
- Exceptional understanding of the Purchase to Pay Process including Purchase orders
- Solid understanding of project (Fixed Asset) accounting
- Solid experience with CapEx / OpEx cost accounting and the impacts of both
- Experience and understanding of the Accounts Payable processes and resolution
- Understanding of accruals and the accruals process
- Experience and understanding of GL accounts and coding
- Must have exceptional skill with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, index formulas), Smartsheet and Oracle Fusion (or equivalent ERP software)
- Solid experience with SharePoint, Atlassian tools (Wiki, JIRA, Tempo)
6. BS in Industrial Engineering with 12 years of Experience
- Demonstrable work experience with evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of category management and experience of using this methodology in complex commercial environments to deliver significant cost or service improvements
- Demonstrable track record of managing multi-million-pound strategic contracts in business-critical environments
- Experience of delivering continuous improvements in large, strategic arrangements with evidence of generating high cost and service benefits
- Knowledge of contract law and legislation relevant to the specific category/categories within their control and their impact on market management, finance and contractual arrangements
- Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement law
- Ability to explain the law to non-procurement staff and find pragmatic solutions to potential legal difficulties
- Comprehensive negotiating skills appropriate to multi-million-pound contracts and experience of planning and delivering successful negotiations
- Experience of working in a political environment and skilled in understanding and responding to different perspectives
- Relevant procurement lifecycle experience, including work in roles such as Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Sourcing, Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Purchasing, or Process Design, at a global company
- Experience in one or more procurement categories such as Construction, Facilities, Logistics, Marketing, Enterprise Technology, Professional Services, or Travel
- Ability to effectively translate strategies into actionable plans
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities
- Analytical, leadership, interpersonal, and project/program management skills
7. BA in Public Administration with 5 years of Experience
- Experience of any particular procurement categories (e.g., IT, Estates, FMCG, Professional Services, Civils / Infrastructure, Industrial Products, Energy and Water, Logistics, Transport / Fleet Management, etc.)
- Experience running public sector procurements
- Strong negotiator and influencer
- Ability to understand market dynamics and create innovative solutions/category plans
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels (incl CEO)
- Ability to understand complex specifications and contract scopes
- Ability to analyse detailed financial and general management information
- Ability to influence and challenge at a senior management level
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to complete an end-to-end, robust, competitive tender process
- Ability to work in a matrix environment
8. BS in Business Analytics with 7 years of Experience
- Professional experience in Procurement, Vendor Management, and/or Planning
- Experience communicating and influencing stakeholders to meet deliverables through verbal and written reports
- Experience developing and refining technical and business operational processes and influencing business decisions using data analysis
- Experience developing and implementing ideas independently
- Advanced Excel skills
- Proficiency with analytics tools such as TABLEAU, Microsoft Excel to include making charts, data manipulation, pivot tables, creating macros, and Visual Basic knowledge
- Fluency in German, French, Polish, or other European languages
- Working experience in Six Sigma
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, support the scope of requirements and prioritize
- Sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others, and strong analytical thinking skills
9. BA in Marketing with 6 years of Experience
- Supply Chain systems experience with SAP and analytical experience
- Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint and databases
- Experience working in a highly matrixed organization
- Excellent analytical and problems resolution skills
- Working experience in project management
- Knowledge and experience with Electronic Components, Circuit Card Assemblies, and Electro-Mechanical Commodities
- Ability to work and develop a team of transactional buyers
- Practical knowledge of one or more operation control principles (supply chain management, project scheduling, job cost control, change management, risk management and earned value)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to define problems, to collect data, to establish facts, and to draw valid conclusions
10. BS in Operations Management with 9 years of Experience
- Experience in program or project management
- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience in a similar project or program management role,
- Experience in procurement, vendor management and operations engineer tools
- Experience in supplier evaluation/selection, capacity planning, price negotiations and supply base management
- Program management and cross-functional team working skills
- Knowledge in data analysis skills and experience in using supporting tools, e.g., Minitab, JMP, MS Excel, MS Access or equivalent
- Experience dealing with global suppliers and project integrators
- Knowledge in cost analysis (Cost Modeling)
- Experience in statistical methods (Six Sigma/Lean/DOE/V&V)
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge to influence and work with senior leaders across multiple organizations and geographies
11. BA in Public Administration with 5 years of Experience
- Professional experience in strategic procurement of logistics services within an international setting
- In-depth knowledge of logistics, call center and field service processes and players
- Expertise in performance benchmarking/ monitoring and transportation cost optimization
- High level of IT literacy and competence, including SAP experiences
- Strong negotiation, communication and business development skills
- Working knowledge of project management principles and practices
- Ability to work on own as well as part of an international team, managing own priorities effectively
- Able to adapt to and deal with change effectively
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proficiency in the German language
12. BA in Human Resource Management with 6 years of Experience
- Experience with competitive bids and RFx’s
- Understand the impact of currency exchange rates and macroeconomics
- Understand commodity markets and procurement strategies to optimize market conditions
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes, policies, and procedures
- Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Ability to work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an appreciation of and attention to important details
- Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
- Must be computer proficient (MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) with intermediate to advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel
- Must have CPM or CPSM or similar certifications
13. BS in Business Analytics with 7 years of Experience
- Experience in a procurement-relevant role
- Experience in running the RFP process from draft to completion
- Must be very well organized and able to update a department tracker
- Problem solver with strong analytical and computer skills, knowledge of PowerBI
- Working knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiating terms
- Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
- Previous category expertise (marketing, property, professional services, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity
- Ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds
14. BA in Communication Studies with 5 years of Experience
- Must have CPSM certification or equivalent work experience
- Working-related experience in a multinational business service environment
- Strong skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications
- Experience with financial analysis (e.g., spend analysis, open purchase orders, calculating total costs of ownership)
- Strong negotiation skills with managerial courage to deal with difficult suppliers
- Excellent skills with SAP
- Strong supervisory, organizational, management, coaching and people development skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and achieve deadlines
- Excellent communication skills in English
15. BS in Project Management with 8 years of Experience
- Demonstrated procurement experience, specifically in food and beverage
- Experience working in the food and beverage industry (restaurants, hotels, or similar vertical)
- Multi-unit and high-volume management experience
- Ability to work independently with an uncompromising level of detail, strong attention to follow-through
- Ability to prioritize and execute many tasks while meeting strict deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Strong knowledge of cost management and supply chain management
- Strong comfort level and familiarity using procurement software
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment with excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to consistently demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct
- Must be a self-starter, able to achieve results with minimal supervision
- Ability to work both independently and within a team structure
16. BS in Quality Management with 10 years of Experience
- Working experience in managerial
- Working knowledge of the principles and practices of sustainable forestry and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative
- Working knowledge of Chain of Custody principles
- Good ‘out of the box thinking’ and creative ability to structure deals
- Experience in the Forest Products Industry
- Experience in sourcing, supply chain role or materials control
- Good working knowledge of logging operations, timber sales, and/or procurement functions
- Knowledge of forest operations and timber characteristics
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, good presentation skills, strong negotiating skills, and good analytical skills
- Able to be a self-starter, personally motivated
- Able to work independently without supervision, results-oriented, organized, and able to efficiently manage several deals and tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
- Exhibit a professional presence and demeanor and can act as a Company representative with all levels of internal and external personnel
- Ability to generate new business opportunities and clients
- Ability to work in isolation and as part of a dynamic team
17. BA in Environmental Studies with 6 years of Experience
- Experience within the Fuel Industry, Strategic Sourcing or Airline Industry
- Must have tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Business or Procurement
- Advanced influencing, communication and negotiation skills
- Demonstrating the ability to influence and convince stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to build effective business relationships with diverse groups of people
- Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to deliver outcomes in a time-sensitive environment
- Experience running cross-functional projects and teams
- Demonstrable commercial awareness with a clear understanding of the drivers affecting the business
- Ability to interpret and execute commercial strategies, analyse data and markets, and professionally present findings and recommendations
- People management experience, with an ability to coach and mentor a team
18. BA in Public Policy with 4 years of Experience
- Experience above in procurement with a focus on the indirect services category
- Working knowledge of the Ariba System, e.g, Ariba Contract, Ariba Sourcing and Ariba Supplier Management
- Must have a global outlook and exposure to different cultures and challenges
- Exposure to cross-functional working and leading cross-functional teams
- Excellent numeracy and analytical skills (Excel)
- Must have strong negotiation skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and inspire confidence when faced with uncertainty and change
- Skilled or capable of being skilled in all sourcing process disciplines
- Working knowledge of multiple categories/commodities
- Good understanding of e-procurement processes and systems
19. BA in Global Studies with 5 years of Experience
- Experience in indirect procurement categories such as Marketing, Corporate Services, Financial Services, consulting, etc.
- Research and analytical skills to develop solutions to complex problems and analyze complex financial proposals
- Ability to develop sophisticated commercial procurement strategies that align with the business’s needs
- Strong understanding of business and financial analysis
- Demonstrated expertise in Procurement processes, particularly with respect to developing and implementing significant strategies, stakeholder management and supplier relationship management
- Demonstrated experience in influencing strategy and managing within a LOC (across countries within a region) and business units
- Demonstrated significant experience in managing projects within a LOC's needs and regulations (eg, taxes, law, regulations)
- Full knowledge to successfully utilize Microsoft tools
- Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
- Able to use strategic thinking to build relationships (with stakeholders and suppliers) and create sourcing plans
20. BS in Manufacturing Engineering with 11 years of Experience
- Demonstrated experience in procurement operations of USAID-funded projects
- Knowledge and understanding of best practices in procurement procedures
- Understand USAID rules and regulations, project administration and follow-up, and contracts management
- Demonstrated strong analytical thinking and proactive problem-solving and proven capacity to work under pressure
- Experience with the procurement of conferences and workshops for a large group of attendees
- Experience with the procurement of the electrification area
- Ability to organize and set work priorities
- Can work independently and demonstrate willingness to learn new systems
- Strong organizational and management skills
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage supplier and service provider relations
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Proven strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to handle stress associated with frequent meetings, multiple and tight deadlines
- Ability to keep calm and think through issues and concerns
21. BS in Logistics and Transportation with 8 years of Experience
- Experience of contract negotiation, interpretation and ongoing delivery of contractual obligations
- Proven experience in successfully negotiating complex IT service agreements
- Proven track record of significant cost savings through effective implementation of sourcing agreements and supplier management
- Experience with onshore and offshore managed service contracts
- Advanced understanding of sourcing, supplier management and procurement
- Advanced experience in contract negotiations
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to interact at all levels of the organisation
- Excellent organizational skills, ideally with project management experience
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a complex environment
- Ability to work in a team as well as independently
- Ability to resolve issues under time constraints
22. BA in Economics with 6 years of Experience
- Leadership and motivational skills
- ITAR and Export regulations knowledge and understanding
- Good understanding of MRP
- Must have strong influencing skills
- Able to develop and drive performance excellence
- Capacity to solve problems, analyse data and apply information
- Demonstrate trustworthiness and professionalism with suppliers, customers, peers and team members
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-starter capable of managing complex issues to resolution
- Experience working in a supply chain organisation
- Previous experience as a senior buyer or Procurement Manager within an IP technology company (ideally mechanical system/aerospace)
- Demonstrable experience of influencing and negotiating tactical, strategic and commercial activities
- Technical knowledge of commodity management
- Able to work under financial and time-sensitive constraints
- Must have MCIPs or APICS certification
23. BA in Management with 5 years of Experience
- Experience in Real Estate and strong knowledge of the real estate environment in Vietnam
- Extensive professional and managerial experience in diverse roles in Real Estate management
- Results-oriented, with a proven track record of success in strategic real estate initiatives
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a complex, multi-cultural and international environment
- Ability to work and communicate in a top management environment
- Experience in project steering and financial reporting
- Ability to access and influence various functional areas and motivate groups to action
- Ability to develop creative and innovative concepts and strategies
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Vietnamese
24. BS in Industrial Engineering with 12 years of Experience
- Experience in procurement of MRO, services and supplies in multiple industries
- Demonstrated experience in contract administration, contract negotiation, quality assurance, and procurement management
- Experience in implementing e-procurement solutions with exposure to systems development and supplier management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers
- Ability to effectively present information
- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues
- Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles
- Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents
- Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations
- Advanced analytical and quantitative skills
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite Products and Internet navigation
- Experience in working with and managing e-procurement and contracts management platforms
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
25. BA in Business Administration with 7 years of Experience
- Prior experience in Procurement/Logistics/Transportation Business
- High knowledge market and strong industry network
- Must have HSSE knowledge
- Experience in leading large-scale projects with significant top management focus
- Working experience in wide geographical
- Ability to build strong, effective networks with stakeholders on a local/regional scope across geographies
- Experience of working with a wide variety of complex operational and commercial challenges
- Ability to structure own work to ensure delivery on short-term tasks whilst maintaining momentum on longer-term strategic issues
- Possess a collaborative mindset and work well as part of a team, with superior time management abilities and capable of meeting deadlines
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills in English
26. BS in Logistics and Transportation with 8 years of Experience
- Excellent functional Procurement experience managing direct and indirect categories across one or several Plants
- Knowledge and experience of best practice category management, sourcing, contract management and supplier performance management practices
- Ability to operate effectively in different cultures and across geographies, including managing stakeholders and colleagues remotely (across distance and time zones)
- Proven track record successfully leading and negotiating contracts across technical, commercial and legal areas
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to champion the vision of the Procurement organisation
- Ability to facilitate multiple activities at any one time, prioritise workload and effectively communicate current positions
- Ability to balance the total cost of ownership (TCO), strategic and tactical delivery
- Good professional command of the English language
- Comfortable with/able to thrive in conditions of change and complexity
- Strong project and change management capabilities
- Experience leading, motivating and developing people through difficult periods/large changes
- Ability to drive behavioural change
- Strong analytical and qualitative skills
- Proven ability to inspire, energise and lead a team
27. BA in Public Administration with 5 years of Experience
- Professional experience in a high-performance culture environment (e.g., GrowthCo, Consulting)
- Experience from/exposure to strategic procurement of food products
- Strong analytical and commercial mindset - strong command of Excel/GSheets
- Strong project management skills with a proven track record of ‘getting things done’
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities while adhering to time-sensitive deadlines
- High energy, self-starter mentality, enthusiasm, commitment and can-do attitude
- Eagerness and passion to drive success and change in an autonomous environment
- Knowledge about and passion for food
- Advanced knowledge of the pharmaceutical commercialization process
- Proven track record of successfully managing projects, people and resources
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships cross-functionally and across geographical boundaries
- Ability to demonstrate a drive for results and cost savings within a pressurised environment to strict timelines
28. BS in Quality Management with 12 years of Experience
- Proven work experience as a Sourcing Manager or Procurement Manager
- Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management and relevant software (Coupa, SRM, SAP)
- Thorough knowledge of the supply market, supplier capabilities and competitor activity, and expected trends at a local/geographic level
- Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement
- Proven capability of applying supplier management techniques to ensure contracted benefits are delivered
- Experience in the development of contracts and agreements for high-risk categories
- Detailed understanding of financial evaluation and interpretation of suppliers’ records and their key cost and business drivers
- Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data
- Full understanding of the category total cost model, cost drivers and all factors to ensure a robust agreement for BAT (including specification and testing requirements)
- Understanding of the processes, timelines and constraints for the development and delivery of new products
- Experience in managing large-scale, cross-country projects and programmes to improve performance and deliver service
- Professional knowledge of procurement principles, including high-order negotiation skills
- Sound knowledge of corporate regulations and legislation to ensure the creation of effective group contracts
- Strong project management and leadership skills
- Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships
29. BS in Business Analytics with 7 years of Experience
- Expert working knowledge and abilities in category strategy development and sourcing initiatives
- Expert negotiating skills and abilities
- Solid working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting skills, techniques and abilities
- Expert time management skills and abilities
- Expert working knowledge of purchasing/procurement policies and procedures
- Strong working knowledge of inventory planning, forecasting techniques, operational systems and warehouse management
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and concepts
- Working knowledge and abilities with computers and related software
- Solid interpersonal skills and abilities
- Solid ability to work autonomously
- Solid knowledge of the beer industry and related raw materials, packaging materials, and point of sale marketing materials
30. BS in Engineering Management with 9 years of Experience
- Experience with Visibility or similar ERP packages
- Demonstrable and evidenced management skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder relationship management skills
- Must have strong presentation skills
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Well-developed interpersonal skills including influencing and networking
- Strong analytical and financial management capabilities
- Expertise in supplier relationship management, supplier development and improvement programs and ongoing compliance
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing and category management
- Experience in change management and value engineering, driving functional and process improvements
- Direct procurement experience of sourcing spare parts and control panels
- Experience in sourcing indirect goods and services
- Experience in commercial negotiations, coupled with a high level of commercial awareness
31. BA in Human Resource Management with 6 years of Experience
- Must have APICS CSCP, CPIM certification
- Demonstrated track record of strong results
- Experience leading complex projects across organizations
- Proficiency in personal computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
- Analytical experience compiling and reporting spend, discounts, pricing reductions, etc.
- Project management, including the ability to manage multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Able to effectively interact with multiple areas of Thermo Fisher Scientific Procurement, including internal auditors, Human Resources and Senior Management
- Effective information presentation and query response
- Basic understanding of regulatory requirements such as cGMPs and GCPs
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and work instructions
32. BA in Communication Studies with 5 years of Experience
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, and accounts payable
- Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of contract terms and conditions
- Ability to develop and manage new processes and workflows
- Must be comfortable negotiating with vendors outside the United States
- Previous experience with accounting systems and processes (e.g., Intacct, SAP, QuickBooks, NetSuite)
- Knowledge of Sage Intacct and Concur
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Well organized and able to prioritize tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy
33. BA in Environmental Studies with 6 years of Experience
- Experience in Procurement
- Strategic planner with a strong analytical mind
- Ability to clearly articulate and execute ideas
- Proven negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Experience in Purchasing, Distribution or Supply Chain Management within the food service, restaurant or hospitality industry
- Experience with distributors in the food and beverage industry
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication
- Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
- Must be able to work independently and/or part of a team
- High energy with a positive, servant leadership attitude
34. BA in Organizational Leadership with 7 years of Experience
- Work experience including some sourcing and procurement experience such as supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, supplier management, program development and business partner management
- Able to lead sophisticated projects and categories, reducing TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), delivering significant savings, mitigating risks and improving service levels
- Analytical skills, logical and methodical problem solver
- Demonstrates integrity and builds trust by promoting, practicing, and supporting company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity
- Excellent in Microsoft Windows and Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong math and cost modeling skills
- In-depth working knowledge of processes and tools utilized within a complex and matrixed environment (FMCG)
- Previous experience with contract writing, risk analysis, liabilities and indemnities, SLAs, and general commercial terms
- Experience in implementing strategic sourcing processes and category-related procurement best practices in a global environment
- Understanding of SAP and P2P Governance and Controls
- Must have CIPSA or CPIM supply chain qualification
35. BA in Management with 5 years of Experience
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Working experience in sourcing or operational
- High motivation to learn, develop and perform in a fast-paced environment
- Strong project management skills and experience
- Able to thrive in an ambiguous environment
- Familiarity with procurement systems, e.g., Oracle, Coupa, and SAP
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, alongside a willingness to learn proprietary systems
- Experience with metrics creation and data presentation
- Significant previous experience in Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics/Ecommerce
36. BS in Logistics and Transportation with 8 years of Experience
- Successful negotiator with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment
- Varied exposure to sectors, industries and environments
- Category experience in both direct and indirect sourcing/procurement
- Prior exposure to multi-location and multi-stakeholder environments
- Ability to manage and control an annual spend program of (USD)XXM
- Demonstrated knowledge of the manufacturing business, markets and industry, including well-developed technical and commercial knowledge of Manufacturing Facilities, Distribution
- Ability to build cross-functional relationships and alignment
- Experience in establishing and building successful supplier relationships
- Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills
- Ability to interpret and utilize key financial data
- Demonstrated change management skills, as well as versatility in responding to change
- Ability to take a process or project into implementation
37. BA in Economics with 6 years of Experience
- Experience in procurement in a high-tech environment and global companies
- Experience with Indirect procurement - facilities, Marketing, sales, IT and R&D, HR, operations, etc.
- Strong combination of analytical and interpersonal skills with deep knowledge of procurement procedures
- Must have strong negotiation skills
- Able to communicate clearly, be proactive in a very fast-paced environment
- Hands-on experience with global ERP systems
- Multi-task oriented, Great interpersonal skills, team player
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Work experience in Procurement
- Self-starting, driven individual with a passion for execution and delivery of results
- Strong people leadership skills
- Strong written and oral presentation skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other business tools
38. BA in Political Science with 4 years of Experience
- Experience in Public Sector Procurement and knowledge of OJEU
- Good technical appreciation of the range of procurement categories
- Good procurement strategic knowledge and experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
- Able to be a good team player with the ability to work effectively as part of the Group Procurement Team
39. BS in Business Analytics with 7 years of Experience
- Experience in timber procurement
- Understanding of the timber industry, contracts, dealer and landowner relationships
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
- Superior relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and relationships as part of the mill and fiber management teams
- Knowledge of procurement processes, policies and procedures
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Basic mathematical knowledge
- Hands-on commitment to getting the job done, reliable and flexible
- Knowledge of weights, measures, and transportation
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) suite
- Proficient in the use of G Suite (Gmail, G Calendar)
- Proficient in the use of Dropbox
40. BA in Public Administration with 5 years of Experience
- Experience in construction procurement
- Skilled in contract negotiations and legal terminology
- Extensive knowledge of the construction industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) with general knowledge of database utilization
- JD Edwards E1 World experience
- Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
- Leadership and influencing skills
- Able to identify, track and communicate project plan steps and actions
- Team player with the ability to also work independently to meet fixed deadlines, goals and objectives
- Well-developed interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Good business acumen, numeracy, literacy, report writing and IT skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise numerous projects simultaneously
- Demonstrable experience of meeting service standards, targets and deadlines
- Knowledge of procurement and ERP systems (Unit 4 knowledge)
41. BA in Human Resource Management with 6 years of Experience
- Work experience within a large Oil and Gas, Midstream or Trading Organization
- Highly motivated, self-starter with a strong drive for bottom-line results to achieve top performance in the industry
- Proven ability to operate and effectively communicate under extreme pressure to deliver under tight deadlines and make quick decisions, at times with incomplete data
- Able to perform the daily task of quantifying and analyzing discrepancies between the plan, schedules and actual performance
- Able to analyze and communicate results to the responsible parties to take necessary corrective actions
- Strong technical, numeracy, analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to recognize and solve problems quickly
- Advanced knowledge in Excel (Macros/Solver/Database Management)
- Able to lead or support the weekly and month-end process for reporting production volumes and inventories in systems and for groups to reconcile gaps
- Knowledge of Endur, Qlikview and Salesforce.com
- Experience leading commercial deals, cost savings initiatives or sourcing initiatives
- Knowledge in crude measurement / API standards, Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) and crude operations
42. BA in Organizational Leadership with 7 years of Experience
- Must have a Business or Financial management qualification
- Must have a Project management qualification
- Experience in procurement
- Experience in sourcing, category and contract management
- Experience in working with cross-functional and multicultural teams
- Knowledge of procurement in at least one of the following categories: marketing, travel, professional services, IT
- Experience in successfully implementing a new system, procedure or tool
- Experience in people management
- Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
- Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
43. BS in Project Management with 8 years of Experience
- Proven procurement experience, ideally in a large, complex organisation
- Excellent commercial acumen and the ability to combine strategic thinking with operational execution
- Strong communication skills, stakeholder management and a customer service focus
- Ability to effectively manage vendor relationships
- Experience in logistics in an FMCG environment
- Experience with SAP and Arriba
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)
- Proven experience managing supply chain operations
- Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including Oracle, SAP Ariba, and/or Envision
- In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
- Management and leadership skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
44. BS in Accounting with 9 years of Experience
- Category management experience with multinational organizations
- Previous experience with MRO
- Experience with Sterilization Services
- Proven experience in people, stakeholder and project management
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Business acumen and the ability to develop strategic thinking
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural and matrix environment
- Ability to work efficiently with virtual teams
- Must be able to speak and write fluently in English
- Experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction management or related field
- Working knowledge of space management tools and software including e-Builder, PowerPoint, Excel, Smartsheet, etc.
- Proven experience in the Healthcare or related experience (laboratory, institutional)
- Ability to read, understand, manage and communicate with a CMP schedule, in the efforts of being an active team member in overall schedule coordinating, logistics and change management on the project
45. BS in Information Systems with 8 years of Experience
- Previous purchasing experience
- Able to acquire an understanding of governmental, environmental, political, and geographic factors that influence a supply base
- Proficiency in English
- Previous 6 Sigma Greenbelt/Black Belt experience
- Knowledge of Quality, Cost Modeling, and NPI tools
- Experience working in a supply chain role
- Experience performing commodities/category management and sourcing optimization for one or more manufacturing sites
- Ability to develop business cases using ROI and NPV calculations
- Strategic procurement experience with commodities in which suppliers have IP ownership
- Experience with small business reporting and audits within a Government contractor
- Experience negotiating long-term, complex supplier agreements
- Must have APICS or ISM affiliation and certification (CSCP, CPSM)
46. BA in Environmental Studies with 6 years of Experience
- Experience in the industry
- Knowledge and experience on Metallic Commodities
- Strong interpersonal skills (leadership, ability to convince)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Internal and external influencing skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Comprehensive knowledge of commodities in the area of specialization
- Fluent English and International background
- Ability to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change
- Ability to multitask and juggle projects at varying levels of complexity
- Able to see all sides and the inherent value to partners
- Experience in the food or consumer products industry
47. BS in Data Science with 9 years of Experience
- Proven track record in procurement for one or more of the Indirect categories
- Proven history of developing and executing sourcing and procurement engagements that return substantial value
- Proven track record of negotiating deals and contracts
- Experience in a fast-paced business such as Hospitality, Retail, FMCG, etc
- Experience in procurement and/or supply chain in a manufacturing industry
- Capable of leading teams, suppliers, and customers to effective solutions
- Analytical, problem-solving, and project leadership skills
- Effective communicator, in written and oral form, with well-developed interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiator, able to interpret, analyze, and negotiate contractual elements
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Must have professional certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain, and/or Inventory Management