Job Description

Job brief

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

You will be responsible for performing strategic procurement activities across various spend categories, aiming to find better deals and more profitable suppliers.

Your expertise in supplier relationship management and negotiation skills will be crucial in ensuring cost-effective and high-quality procurement.

Additionally, you will analyze market trends, forecast demand, and mitigate risks to optimize the procurement process.

By leveraging your knowledge of supply chain management and your ability to identify opportunities for improvement, you will contribute to the overall success of our organization’s purchasing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategiesTrack and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectivenessCraft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal termsPartner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentationForecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier powerPerform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarkingAssess, manage and mitigate risksSeek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliersDetermine quantity and timing of deliveriesMonitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent or OfficerFamiliarity with sourcing and vendor managementInterest in market dynamics along with business senseA knack for negotiation and networkingWorking experience of vendor management softwareAbility to gather and analyse data and to work with figuresSolid judgement along with decision making skillsStrong leadership capabilitiesBS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

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