Senior Manager - Purchase & Inventory Management - Logistics Firm

Job Description

Profile : Sr. Manager Purchase & Inventory ManagementJob description:Role & responsibilities:- Budget and Cost optimization.- Competitive Commercial Contracts and perform Beneficial Negotiations. Negotiate and complete contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery time.- Inventory and Stores Management. Develops and maintains inventory databases for supplies and materials used.- Vendor Development and Strategic Sourcing- Development System, Subordinates and best practices in Procurement.- Ensure timely availability of all required materials for effective delivery of projects on the ground- Work with the management to streamline existing processes for purchase and inventory and develop and document new processes as required.- Maintain knowledge of trends, prices, alternative materials and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability and direct purchasing accordingly- Negotiate and complete contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery time- Review purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies.- Collaborate with the program verticals and accounts team to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control- Communicate with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale- Ensure the maintenance of an asset register and insurance for all assets- Complete regular maintenance activities of all electronic and other assets for the organization- Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and budgetary constraints.- Identify and implement cost-effective measures to enhance purchasing efficiency across multiple school locations.- Lead the identification, evaluation, and onboarding of vendors for various school needs.- Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to secure favourable terms and conditions.- Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to service level agreements.Preferred candidate profile:- Ensure timely availability of all required materials for effective delivery of projects on the ground.- Work with the management to streamline existing processes for purchase and inventory and develop and document new processes as required.- Develops and maintains inventory databases for supplies and materials used Location - Odisha Guwahati Kerala Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh Jammu \u0026 Kashmir Jammu Srinagar Vijayawada Vishakhapatnam , Vizag Guntur Chennai Madurai Coimbatore Cochin , Kochi Trivandrum , Thiruvananthapuram Bhubaneshwar Cuttack