As a regional procurement manager, you develop and execute a strategy for procuring everything your company needs in the way of goods and services. In this role, you may manage a procurement budget, negotiate purchase deals with each supplier, and help maintain relationships with suppliers. Regional procurement managers focus specifically on a predetermined area, the size of which varies by company. For example, companies may define a region as encompassing anywhere from a single city to multiple states. Regional procurement managers also create policies and procedures to report key metrics, look for ways to reduce overall expenses, set cost analysis benchmarks, and help optimize inventory levels at all facilities, stores, and warehouses.