Purchase Manager

Purchase Manager

• Review the purchase requisitions time to time and prioritise the items based on operations requirements.
• Coordinate with user department to adhere SAP requirements as per company norms.
• Float enquiries to reputed /approved vendors.
• Evaluate quotations technically and commercially to suit requirement.
• Take concurrence from the concerned before placing orders.
• Obtaining the budget details where ever applicable.
• Developing long term contracts / price agreements with vendors to minimise the lead time.
• Negotiate for best prices ensuring quality norms set.
• Finalise the orders in consultation with HOD and award the orders to vendors.
• Monitoring supplier performance for optimal business operations performance.
• Ensuring the timeliness and effectiveness of goods and services.
• Forecasting to predict future demand for goods, services, and purchase requisitions.
• Collaborating with internal departments to ensure procurement needs are met on time.
• Liaison with stores and accounts for SAP related issues to speed up the process.
• Follow up for vendors payments and regular accounts reconciliation.
• Ensuring Audit compliance as per company guidelines.
• Coordinate with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.
• Random vendor visits to understand their capabilities.
• Adopt best practices in the industry for smoother operations.
• New Vendor registrations in SAP duly approved by HOD.

KPIs:

• Vendor Availability
• Rate of Emergency Purchases
• PO and invoice accuracy
• Compliance rate