Purchasing Manager

We are seeking an experienced purchasing manager to handle our company's
procurement activities. The purchasing manager's responsibilities include
developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with
suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and
overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities.
To be successful as a purchasing manager you should be able to manage and
optimize purchasing activities and processes. An outstanding purchasing officer
should have excellent leadership abilities and be able to negotiate the best
possible deals with suppliers.

Job Responsibilities:
• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating
tasks.
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines,
etc.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related
documentation.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory
needs.
• Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and
machinery.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and
specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the
purchasing system.

Purchasing Manager Requirements:
• Degree in business administration or a related field.
• At least Five (5) years experience in the Purchasing dept.
• Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Negotiation skills is a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Knowledge in QuickBooks accounting software is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.