Purchasing Manager

The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and fostering a relationship with suppliers and vendors, as well as overseeing the implementation of supply and production strategies. Responsibilities include developing the Purchasing Strategy, managing the purchasing process and team members, negotiating quotations and contracts, reviewing purchase orders, maintaining records, and generating management reports. The candidate must evaluate vendors based on quality, delivery, and pricing, implement process improvements, maintain optimal inventory levels, and stay updated on procurement trends. Qualifications for this role include an Engineering degree, a minimum of 10 years of experience in purchasing within a similar industry, a strong understanding of market conditions and trends, knowledge of negotiation techniques, exceptional interpersonal and social skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team. The successful candidate will be proactive in cost reduction through new supplier development, effective negotiations, value engineering, import substitution, and other tools.,