Purchase Manager

·       Manage the company’s day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure that all purchasing agents are meeting their personal performance standards.

·       Develop systems and procedures for the organization’s purchasing strategy.

·       Forecasting levels of demand for materials and services in consultation with the marketing and production team and ensuring timely availability/supply of materials and services.

·       Conduct market surveys and research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules, and quality.

·       Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, and relevant internal departments.

·       Identifying potential suppliers and reviewing existing suppliers for their products and services.

·       Negotiating and agreeing to contracts and monitoring the quality check as per material specification.

·       Approval of supplier payments and invoices as per the credit period.

·       Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business.

·       Take the lead in creating profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow-moving stock to help offset losses.

·       Analyze inventory levels, demand forecasts, and consumption patterns to optimize stock levels and reduce carrying costs.

·       Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, performance metrics, and cost savings to higher management.