Local Purchasing Supervisor

. Prepares the department’s budget and ensures procurement activities remain within the approved financial limits.
· Coordinates with the planning department to review and align materials requirement planning (MRP) with purchasing operations.
· Reviews approved procurement plans and develops execution schedules to fulfill internal requirements efficiently.
· Monitors the progress of procurement activities and ensures alignment with planned timelines; supervises the preparation of performance reports.
· Reviews and approves local purchase orders (LPOs) in line with company policies using the ERP system (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics AX).
· Ensures all purchasing documentation is complete and compliant with local procurement regulations and internal procedures.
· Manages vendor negotiations to secure optimal pricing, quality, and terms.
· Ensures supplier compliance with contractual obligations and timely delivery of goods.
· Maintains and updates a detailed supplier registry/database for all local vendors.
· Reviews payment requests for local suppliers and ensures documentation (inspection reports, delivery notes, etc.) is complete before coordinating with Finance for timely disbursements.
· Oversees procurement-related tendering processes and ensures specifications are clearly defined and evaluation processes are transparent and compliant.
· Coordinates with warehouse teams to ensure proper receipt, inspection, and storage of purchased items.
· Prepares regular procurement reports and KPIs, highlighting achievements, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.