The Purchasing Manager is responsible for executing and overseeing daily purchasing operations, managing the purchasing team, and implementing procurement strategies aligned with company objectives. This role serves as a bridge between strategic procurement initiatives and operational purchasing activities.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and mentor the Purchasing Agent team.
- Execute purchasing strategies developed by Procurement Management.
- Process and oversee complex purchase requests.
- Review and approve purchase orders within designated authority limits.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Assist in developing and implementing purchasing procedures.
- Handling vendor evaluation and selection.
- Track and report key performance metrics for purchasing operations.
- Collaborate with the Finance department to track budgets and process payments.
- Building maintaining healthy supplier relationships
Requirements:
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- 5+ years of purchasing experience, with a proven track record in procurement operations
- Expertise in purchasing technical or IT-related products and services.
- Proficiency in procurement software systems and strong analytical & negotiation skills.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken) with excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach, and a proactive mindset.
- Quality leadership skills in leading procurement teams and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Strong ability to negotiate, manage, and maintain supplier partnerships.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting procurement deadlines.
- Ability to assess procurement challenges and implement effective solutions.
Benefits
Job Reference: BF646
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