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- Identify the sources of new suppliers and vendors.
- Forecast levels of demand for products.
- Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability.
- Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements.
- Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers.
- Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database.
- Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided.
- Process invoices and payments.
- Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met and/or exceeded.
- Undertake value for money reviews of existing contracts and arrangements.
- Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.
- Keep a constant check on stock levels.
- Give presentations about market analysis and possible growth.
- Produce reports and statistics on spending and saving.
- Evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors.
- Troubleshoot cost, quality and delivery concerns.
- Ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives.
- Attend meetings and trade conferences.
- Train and supervise the work of other members of staff.
- Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions.
Job Requirements
- Business administration Bachelor degree.
- 7+ years of purchasing working experience is required.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience in foreign purchasing and procurement.
- Fluent speaking and writing English.
- High competency level in MS Office applications.
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- Commercial awareness.
- Ability to network and negotiate.
- Exceptional judgment and decision-making skills.
- Strong math and time management skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management is a huge advantage.
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