Job Description
The objective of the role: As a purchasing chief, you will be responsible for sourcing packaging materials and managing vendors. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spending, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers. List of responsibilities: ● Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies. ● Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. ● Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms. ● Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation. ● Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power. ● Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking. ● Assess, manage and mitigate risks. ● Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers. ● Determine quantity and timing of deliveries. ● Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand. ● Report to the supply manager.
Requirements
● Proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent, or officer. ● Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management. ● Interest in market dynamics along with business sense. ● A knack for negotiation and networking. ● Working experience with vendor management software. ● Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures. ● Solid judgment along with decision-making skills. ● Strong leadership capabilities. ● Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration.
Employment type
- Full Time
Job Category
Seniority
