Job Description

A Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, tracking metrics, negotiating deals, and managing vendors. They collaborate with stakeholders, forecast market trends, and ensure clear requirements documentation. Their role involves analysing costs, mitigating risks, and determining optimal delivery quantities and timings.

As a Purchasing Manager, your role will involve sourcing equipment, goods, and services, as well as managing vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

Develops a purchasing strategy. Reviews and processes purchase orders. Manages other members of the purchasing team. Maintains records of goods ordered and received. Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers. Builds and maintains relationships with vendors. Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts. Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price. Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfilment of orders. Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services. Coordinates with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs. Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise. Keeps up with trends in procurement. Travels to vendor locations. Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.

Essential Functions:

Developing, leading and executing purchasing strategies Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals with optimal terms

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in business of economics or any relevant degree.

Experience:

2-3 years' experience as a purchasing manager or agent.

Experience using procurement software and databases.

Supervisory experience.

Certifications:

No certification needed

Skills:

Excellent organizational skills.

Effective communication skills.

Negotiation skills.

Research and analytical skills.

Interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time