Chief Procurement Officer Job Description

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Chief Procurement Officer Purpose

Chief Procurement Officers lead the purchasing team that buys goods and services for the organisation. This includes developing policies and procedures for purchasing.

They also ensure that these policies and procedures are adhered to and that expenses within the organisation are cost effective.

In addition, the role involves building and maintaining relationships with external suppliers in order to negotiate deals that are beneficial to the organisation. Chief Procurement Officers ensure that departments within the organisation receive high quality goods and services they pay for, in a timely manner.

We have outlined some of the generic responsibilities this job role entails below. Bespoke job descriptions are designed for each vacancy registered with us, and specific duties will be stated in direct relation to your business, and the interlinking roles and responsibilities around your existing company structure.

Responsibilities:

• Developing purchasing policies and procedures for the organisation.
• Overseeing the purchasing function of the organisation.
• Using auditing software to manage the assets of the organisation.
• Seeking and implementing relevant improvements to purchasing and the supply chain.
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