Purchase Manager

Key Skills: Purchase Manager, Supply Chain, Procurement Roles and Responsibilities: Will be responsible for identifying and evaluating potential suppliers based on criteria such as quality, price, and feasibility. Additionally, they collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure their development aligns with established standards. Develops and implements purchasing strategies aimed at reducing expenses, lead time, and inventory levels in alignment with the organization's vision. Identifies potential vendors for new product development, analyzes their feasibility, and negotiates costs effectively. Drive efforts to achieve total cost solutions for the complete supply chain. Ensures that customer requirements are met through the timely supply of parts and collaborates closely with suppliers to continually improve delivery performance. Collaborates with the Customer Service team on order execution, handling tasks such as promising delivery dates, processing cancellations, and managing returns. Will be responsible for the procurement of parts from import suppliers, domestic suppliers, and intercompany partners, in accordance with established purchasing strategies. Will serve as a liaison between vendors and the finance team, consistently addressing and resolving payment-related concerns to ensure timely payment releases and uninterrupted supply. Conduct frequent business and performance reviews with suppliers to improve KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory levels including slow-moving and excess items, and cost savings. Additionally focus on driving continual improvement in these areas. Manages functional master data in SAP, including maintaining accurate information on cost records, safety stock levels, forecasts, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and lead times to ensure the smooth operation of business processes. Collaborates with the logistics department to ensure the timely and damage-free delivery of products. Promoting PBM (Principle Based Management) culture and branding in the long run. Skills Required: 10+ years experience in Procurement, Supply Chain MRP experience in SAP is preferred Working knowledge in SAP Proficient in Microsoft Office Good organization skills with a strong attention to detail Ability to prioritize workload Strong customer service skills and able to respond with a sense of urgency Good follow-up skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good analytical skill Good negotiation skills Special Skills: SAP SD & MM knowledge Strong analytical skills Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.