Requirements

Main duties: Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business. Collaborate with inventory control and sales to develop metrics for gauging inventory level needs and then maintaining those levels throughout the year Take the lead in creating profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow-moving stock to help offset losses Manage the company’s day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure that all purchasing agents are meeting their personal performance standards Assist in developing more effective invoicing and collecting processes 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 bench marking 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. Person Specification: Proven working experience as a Purchasing Manager Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management Interest in market dynamics along with business sense A knack for negotiation and networking Working experience of vendor management software Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures Solid judgment along with decision making skills BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration 4+ years’ purchasing management experience Good computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Excellent organizational skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Bright, confident personality Well presented Flexible and mature approach with ability to work unsupervised A good deal of common sense, etiquette and an ability to think on one's feet Desirable skills: • A second language such as Arabic or Romanian. • The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company's business. • The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. • It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. • Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences of relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.