What is a procurement officer?

Procurement officers determine the best sources of supplies for the company. As a procurement officer, you track the supply usage for the company, analyzing trends of use throughout the company. You then research vendors that provide quality supplies at a fair price. Your job duties may also include negotiating contracts, establishing quality standards for purchasing, and organizing the ordering and delivery of supplies. Procurement officers are different from buyers; buyers focus on the short-term restocking of supplies while procurement officers create strategies for long-term supply purchases that best suit the company.