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- establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices
- monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
- direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
- identify and source new suppliers and vendors
- manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability
- develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors
- establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database
- develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements
- measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performance
- troubleshoot cost, quality and delivery concerns
- work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements
- review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures
- develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts
- monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives
- produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs and delivery performance
- oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department
- performance manage, develop and motivate purchasing staff
- direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions
Job Requirements
• Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager in factories.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
• A knack for negotiation and networking
• Working experience of vendor management software
• Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures
• Solid judgement along with decision making skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• BS degree
