Procurement contractors and subcontractors are buying experts within their companies or organizations supporting the sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment, and services. They negotiate with vendors to get the best deals for items and are often involved in managing the process from tracking orders through production and shipping to monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring supplies are available when needed.
In addition, procurement contractors must implement purchasing strategies, maintain positive supplier relationships, evaluate their performance regularly, and actively coordinate with internal teams to ensure their supply needs are met. A high level of business acumen, sales and negotiation skills, and accuracy are therefore demanded in the roles of procurement contractor and subcontractor.
Procurement contracting is the art of purchasing, which is why such contractors are needed in practically every sector where any kind of product, equipment, tools, and services need to be acquired. From manufacturing to construction, and from IT to pharmaceuticals, there are opportunities everywhere for contractors and subcontractors in procurement.
A procurement contractor in the pharmaceutical industry may need to compare pricing for key ingredients for a particular medicine. In the manufacturing industry, a procurement contractor may need to tender and select a company that offers professional cleaning services for industrial spaces.
An Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management, or EPCM contractor is responsible for tendering and establishing contractual agreements with external contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and sub-vendors within the construction management sector.
Regardless of the sector, procurement contractors must know the required products well to know exactly what to procure and become successful in doing so.
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Procurement Analyst (w/m/d)
Location: Bielefeld
Branche: Infrastructure
Expertise: Controlling
Experience: 3 years
Sie sind für das Konzipieren, Durchführen und Koordinieren der Maßnahmen des Procurementcontrollings und -berichtswesens verantwortlich Sie fungieren als Schnittstelle zwischen den Procurementabteilungen und diversen anderen Funktionen Sie übernehmen die Konzeptionierung, der gruppenweiten Rollouts sowie den Betrieb der im Bereich Procurement Analytics relevanten Strategien, Methoden, Prozesse und Systeme Sie sind in standortübergreifende Optimierungsmaßnahmen mit eingebunden
Procurement Manager (m/w/d)
Location: Bielefeld
Branche: Pharmaceuticals
Expertise: Purchase
Experience: 5 years
Sie verantworten die Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Beschaffungsstrategien, um die Einkaufsziele des Unternehmens zu erreichen Sie indentifizieren und evaluieren potenzielle Lieferanten, inklusive Vertragsverhandlungen und Lieferantenmanagement Sie überwachen und analysieren den Beschaffungsmarkt, um Preisentwicklungen und Trends zu erkennen Sie bauen Lieferantenbeziehungen auf und pflegen diese
Lead of Procurement
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Establish and maintain alignment with the PMT on project procurement needs, objectives and requirements, through effective compliance with project procurement processes and procedures.Establish project coordination procedures for procurement, through the review and approval of all procurement related procedures including applicable tools and templates including but not limited to; PSE, MSR, SSR and others that may from time to time be developed for use in the project.Work with Contractor to develop and implement overall and individual purchasing plans (seek input from Project Sourcing Specialists as appropriate).Prepare and seek approval from the appropriate authorities for any deviations from the procurement plan, policies and procedure in consultation with the relevant teams (technical, planning, operations, and Supply team) for all aspects of procurement including cost adjustments, change orders and claims.Report project procurement activities including progress, issues and concerns and steps taken to mitigate impact and negative consequences.Implement effective expediting mechanism to ensure timely delivery of all packages, equipment and material in line with the project schedule, including appropriate logistics to support all planned deliveries.Plan for effective use of Contractor’s materials management system to ensure efficient management of delivered materials to eliminate issues associated with poor material management and lack of material traceability and shortages.Interface with project Spare Parts Coordinator for planning, processes, alignment and procurement of all project spares and ensure timely delivery to achieve project RSPL objectives.Assist Quality and Contractor in evaluation of prospective vendors and the review and approval of critical vendor documents. team, shall expedite the advanced review critical documents and queries where necessary.Establish and maintain functional working relationship with the business manager and provide support and procurement advisory to the project manager as required from time to time.
Procurement Lead
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Establish and maintain alignment with the PMT on project procurement objectives, scope and execution plans.Manage procurement of project LLI including preparation of ITT packages, stewardship of tender process, and PO administration until assignment to Contractor.Establish compliance with project procurement procedures and oversee Contractor’s procurement procedures and processes.Communicate and report project procurement activities, schedule progress and cost data, and advise any procurement issues.Oversee Contractor’s implementation of Project Purchasing Plan including materials management and expediting processes.Review Project required spare parts list (RSPL) and ensure contractor execution of spares purchasing planEnsure Contractor compliance with Project Vendor qualification process and update of Project Vendor ListOversee Contractor delivery of all project procurement documents including Vendors’ documents as per project quality requirements.Provide support as required to development and administration of Contractor’s subcontracting plan.
Contracts & Procurement Manager
Location: Vancouver
Branche: Mining
Expertise: Purchase
Experience: 5 years
Be a courageous safety leader, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on the common values on health, safety, environment, and communities shared by the asset owners As a member of a multi-disciplinary project team, collaborate and influence project activities to unlock the value of the resource through strategic investments, and the advancement of development options Manage the project contracts and procurement group and enable success by developing, recommending, and implementing contracting and procurement strategies, for both consultant studies and field program activities, as well as implementing strategies that best support project objectives Collaborate with external Legal Counsel, and other asset owner commercial groups, to develop, integrate and deliver best-practice project contract and procurement practices, policies, procedures and templates for management approval Manage and support Contract and Procurement Leads and other partners on all aspects of the Contracting and Procurement process Support and advise scope owners for interpretation of legal and commercial terms and the application of those terms to handle issues / disputes / claims. Step in as a leader to proactively resolve issues that arise between contractors/vendors and project teams with integrity. Proactively provide guidance to General Manager / Project Director / Project Services Manager and the broader project team regarding contract and procurement management strategies, options, and considerations throughout all stages of contracts and purchase order lifecycles Ensure all personnel are advised on and follow contracting and procurement policies and procedures, and ensure project team members are informed on any changes to the delegation of authority protocol and change management processes Prepare contract and procurement management plans, and reports as required Build, foster, and maintain relationships with the Tahltan, relevant team members, external service providers, and contractors Promote the company's commitment to sustainability, the environment, and health and safety, through leading by example, and demonstrating integrity, sincerity, and openness to feedback Contribute to a culture of teamwork across all constituents and stakeholders Foster a culture of open communication, focus on building relationships across the organization, with the Partners and external audiences, and invest in developing talent within the organization by providing recognition, challenge, and mentorship
Procurement Specialist
Location: Noida
Branche: Infrastructure
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Preparation of Bill of Quantities;Quantity verification;Project price calculation;Preparation of settlement documents;Cost accounting;Cost prediction;Communication with the internal team.
Category Procurement Manager
Location: Hengelo OV
Branche: Information Technology
Expertise: Purchase
Experience: 3 years
You lead or support the full procurement process as needed from requisition until end of contract ensuring competitiveness, quality and timely delivery. You are able to negotiate and bridge gaps to satisfy the needs of your stakeholders as well as coaching other Category Buyers. You are able to lead cross functional teams through the Category Technology Teams between Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain in developing strategies, implementation and managing the supply base. Managing internal and external stakeholders is key in building close relations with your suppliers in order to make supplier knowledge and competitiveness available to the benefit of Thales products and services.
IM-KM Contractor
Location: Bangalore
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 2 years
Position: IM-KM Contractor (Information Management and Knowledge Management)Contract: 6 months + 6 months; to be reviewed periodicallyClose collaboration with and support to IM-KM Advisor – Strategy ExcellenceDeclassification of MC and Confidential documents, with initial focus on IGU & DSRLabelling of documents and support NRD process, with initial focus on IGU & DSRMigration of declassified (& other relevant) documents to archival folders on SCoP HubMigration of documents from old to new SharePointAs advised by IM-KM Advisor, support MC SharePoint creation and closure.
Snr Procurement Functional Support Specialist
Location: Perth
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Purchase
Experience: 4 years
You will be responsible for: Actively manage the Ariba S2C (Source 2 Contract), Vendor Registration (SLP), Supplier Performance Management Develop and provide detailed analytics and dashboards which track Ariba Enablement and Incident Resolution processes Resolve and document all ARIBA S2C, SLP incidents in close cooperation with AMS support Ensure major incident communication to Supply Chain Management and internal customers Work as the first point of contact for application support with the Company User Community related to Sourcing and Procurement Follow up on performance, cost and quality, through target and KPI measurements Support as required the overall contracts and procurement solution in SAP ECC
Lead Planner
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Implement management and technical direction for all facets of the Planning / Scheduling function (schedule development, schedule risk, schedule analysis, schedule reporting, resources, productivity, schedule impact assessment, schedule management) by establishing a set of project control planning / schedule procedures, guidelines, and flow charts to suit project requirements and needs to support management decision making process.Coordinate input from PMT functions such as engineering, procurement, construction, completion/commissioning, interface etc. to support schedule validation.Perform all planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, analysis, and schedule recommendations for improvement.Ensure effective project planning / scheduling and Advanced Work packing processes are executed by the contractors and subcontractors’ organizations.Support the preparation of project controls Gates deliverables specially planning / scheduling deliverables in line with Company Project Management System.Review and ensure effective implementation and updating the Project Planning / Scheduling procedure.Collect, consolidate, analyze, and report schedule trend and progress (productivity) to ensure overall project status is assessed and potential problem areas identified. Conduct schedule delay / impact analysis, review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources required to affect such plans.Implement project changes, ensure schedule impacts are assessed and reflected & considered; ensure incorporation of approved changes impact into overall schedule stewardship and reporting.Evaluate contractor’s performance in areas of project controls (planning / scheduling) assessing any discrepancies and reverting to contractor for clarifications/corrections.Identify and ensure appropriate planning systems, fully integrated and appropriate for the project.Review Contractor schedule and interact with PMT project area managers to address potential area of concern and provide planning / scheduling support to overcome the execution challenges.
Construction Superintendent - Mining
Location: Perth CBD
Branche: Mining
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 5 years
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of up to 30 on site Oversee multiple contractors and concurrent work fronts Engage in project planning, risk reviews, and contractor onboarding Monitor safety, quality, and schedule performance Coordinate handovers with commissioning and operations Drive field leadership and coach teams on risk and compliance Own site execution processes - TQs, NCRs, ITPs, MDRs, and handover packs
QC Inspector Welding/NDT (Jacket)
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Monitor all site and fabrication yard welding activities and ensure that all welding joints were welded as per COMPANY approved WPS’s.Attending all PQR’s mechanical testing to ensure complete implementation of corporate standard requirements.Witness all contactors’ welder’s qualification tests and evaluate their visual and NDT results.Witness all site or fabrication yard NDT daily activities, carry out interpretation for test results, and evaluate the findings.Monitor the stage (in-process) inspection of offshore steel structure fabrications, and top side facilities at contractor fabrication premises and verify the product conformity to corporate standard, project specs, and international codes/standard.Report daily to QA/QC Coordinator / Engineer and advise him on the COMPANY’s main contractor compliance with contract procedures and standards and any matters effecting quality.
Common procurement contractor responsibilities
Procurement contractors are responsible for performing a range of business purchasing tasks. Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting development and implementation of purchasing or sourcing strategies using market and competitive data;
- Coordinating strategic purchasing projects to improve internal business processes that help reduce cycle times and enhance efficiency;
- Implementing supplier strategies and liaising with suppliers on delivery schedules;
- Driving procurement strategies to meet cost savings targets;
- Creating monthly performance reviews and reports;
- Ensuring compliance in all procurement transactions;
- Preparing and administering contracts and purchase orders;
- Reviewing cost and pricing proposals;
- Evaluating vendor proposals to ensure that all requirements are met;
- Confirming that terms and delivery dates are accurate;
- Evaluating the competence of vendors and reviewing their invoices for accuracy;
- Maintaining a database of vendors' performance and product quality;
- Coordinating with vendors on continuous quality improvement;
- Delivering outputs in compliance with relevant timelines, budget and requirements, and in line with customer needs and demands.
Qualifications for procurement contractors
Procurement or purchase engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 1-3+ years of procurement experience;
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills;
- Quick to grasp core business processes, market demands, and needs;
- Proficiency in using diverse procurement and supply chain management software systems;
- Proven experience in sales and project management;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with suppliers, engineers, and other diverse team members.