Purchase Manager

Job Description

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

Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

Job Specification

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 analyse 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