PURCHASING MANAGER

Job Responsibilities:

. Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.

. Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.

. Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.

. Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.

. Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.

. Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery.

. Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.

. Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.

. Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.

. Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.

Requirements:

. Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position.

. Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.

. Supervisory and management experience.

. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

. Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.

. Strong planning and organizational skills.

. Ability to work independently.