duties and responsibilities
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Procurement strategy: procurement is responsible for developing a procurement strategy in line with the organisation's technological needs and objectives. This includes determining the technical specifications of the goods or services needed.
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Supplier management: identifying, evaluating and selecting suppliers who can provide technical products or services that meet the organisation's requirements. This may include negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers.
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Cost control: It is the responsibility of the technical strategic buyer to develop and implement cost control strategies. This may include negotiating prices, looking for cost-saving opportunities and managing budgets.
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Risk management: Technology procurement can be associated with specific risks, such as changes in technology or supply issues. Buyers need to identify these risks and develop strategies to manage them.
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Collaboration: The role often requires close collaboration with internal departments, such as R&D, engineering, and operations teams, to ensure that the procured technology goods or services fit seamlessly into business processes.
