Purchase Manager

Ø Maintain records of goods ordered and received. Ø Develop a purchasing strategy Ø Ensure suppliers are aware of our business objectives Ø Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales. Ø Responsible for filing Supplier Questionnaire at the initial stage for new supplier and Supplier Audit Report once in a year for approved vendors. Ø Control purchasing department budgets. Ø Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy. Ø Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability. Ø Order the materials as per Approved Vendor List. Ø Responsible for maintaining Approved vendor list and Service Provider List as per the Qualification of Vendors. Ø Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs. Ø Administer on-line purchasing systems. Ø Arrange for disposal of surplus materials. Ø Search new suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality. Ø Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers. Ø Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded Ø Keep a constant check on stock levels Ø Attend meetings and trade conferences whenever necessary.