Purchasing Manager

DescriptionAs a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing equipment, raw materials, custom manufacturing, other goods and services, managing inventory and fostering a relationship with our suppliers and vendors. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals, expand our supplier and vendor base while implementing a supply and production strategy ensuring efficiencies, cost controls and that best practices are being followed.

Responsibilities:

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
Manage internal and external inventories
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Procure parts and materials at negotiated rate
Develop a supply and production plan to ensure timely delivery to our customers
Oversee all purchasing throughout the company

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 analyze 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 preferred

Qualifications

Strong negotiation skills
3 - 10 years' of purchasing experience
Strong written and verbal communication