Purchasing Manager

Job Brief

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Job Description

• ● Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• ● Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• ● Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• ● Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
• ● Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• ● Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• ● Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• ● Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• ● Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• ● Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

Job Requirements

• ● Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer
• ● 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 in supply chain management, logistics or business administration