A vice president of procurement handles purchasing for departments and assists the president of the company or organization. Your primary responsibilities are to supervise department personnel and procure supplies and needed materials. You ensure your staff has no conflicts of interest, contracts are fair, and the purchase of items is efficient. You meet with managers, review orders, assess supply and demand, research market costs, finalize purchase details, and report on company status. Your duties also include strategizing and enacting procedures for purchasing supplies for the company.