Procurement Officer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Procurement Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.
Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Procurement Officer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Procurement Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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