Manage and control all procurement activities including tendering processes, negotiation with contractors, and commercial contract management. Provide specialist advice, guidance, and service on leading practice procurement to all departments. Implement effective procurement strategies and policies to achieve cost-effective purchasing decisions. Monitor and track purchases, deliveries, supplier performance, and contract compliance. Conduct market research to ensure high quality and innovative sourcing strategies. Develop, implement, and refine a vendor qualification program. Lead and manage the purchasing team, providing training, guidance, and feedback. Establish and maintain beneficial external relationships, fostering potential partnerships that could enhance procurement operations. Work proactively with strategic suppliers to ensure effective performance and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with relevant departments regarding purchasing needs, planning, and budgeting. Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices. Work towards achieving financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions. Resolve material requirement planning (MRP) issues and act as a liaison between suppliers and all related departments.