Purchase Manager

Role & Responsibilities Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels. Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality. Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers; Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided Processing payments and invoices Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities Giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth Developing an organizations purchasing strategy Producing reports and statistics using computer software Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives Attending meetings and trade conferences Training and supervising the work of other members of staff Skills and Qualifications: Recognized as a procurement professional, A good technical appreciation of the range of procurement categories, Excellent interpersonal skills, Strong influencing skills at senior levels to influence acceptance of a new product, Project Management skills, Excellent team management and people skills are essential, Ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers, Good IT skills to include wide experience of word documents, Excel, spreadsheets (including pivot tables and charts) and PowerPoint. Excellent organizational skills, Supervision, Developing Budgets, Safety Management, Developing Standards, Managing Processes, Surveillance Skills, Inventory Control, Reporting Skills, Analyzing Information, Equipment Maintenance. Person should be Graduate in any discipline must have relevant experience in Food Processing Industry or FMCG Sector . (Salary is not a constraint for deserving candidates)