Purchasing Manager

As a Senior Purchasing Manager at Podar Education Network, your role will involve managing the procurement strategy, developing vendor relationships, and optimizing budgets within the educational environment. You will be responsible for securing the best pricing and contractual terms through negotiation, overseeing direct purchase operations, and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and service providers. Your expertise in budgeting, procurement processes, and communication skills will be crucial in ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations while improving efficiency in purchasing strategies. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and implement strategic procurement strategies to achieve organizational objectives and cost savings. - Oversee the purchasing processes for educational materials, ensuring high quality and timely delivery. - Manage and enhance relationships with vendors, negotiating optimal terms and pricing. - Coordinate with internal departments to identify procurement needs and streamline purchasing activities. - Monitor market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. - Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures, maintaining transparency and integrity. - Develop and manage departmental budgets, tracking expenditures and achieving financial targets. - Train and mentor procurement staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. **Qualifications Required:** - Demonstrated expertise in negotiation to secure the best pricing and contractual terms. - Proven experience in direct purchase operations, ensuring timely procurement of quality educational materials and services. - Strong vendor management skills to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and service providers. - Excellent budgeting capabilities to manage and optimize departmental budgets for cost-effectiveness. - Skilled in procurement processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. - Exceptional communication skills to effectively liaise with internal teams and external partners. - Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate purchasing strategies and improve efficiency. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and maintaining attention to detail.,