Procurement Planning:
Squad up with project engineers to lock in precise specs and timelines.
Build procurement calendars so nothing goes MIA.
Vendor Management:
Hunt down and vet vendors for pumps, membranes, valves, reactors & treatment chemicals.
Negotiate rates, SLAs, payment terms.
Keep supplier relationships 100 so deliveries never ghost us.
Order & Inventory Flow:
Raise POs, follow up on ETAs, and troubleshoot any delivery drama.
Team up with the stores crew to log receipts, track stock levels, and avoid downtime.
Quality & Compliance:
Liaise with QA/QC to inspect incoming materials (no half-baked stuff allowed).
Ensure all procured items meet environmental, safety & company standards.
Cost Hustle:
Monitor market trends for bulk-buy discounts, alternative suppliers, or material substitutions.
Push for cost optimizations—without sacrificing quality or timelines.
Reporting:
Drop weekly/monthly procurement dashboards: spend vs. budget, vendor KPIs, lead-time analysis.
Flag risks early and propose process tweaks.