Purchase Manager

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 Coordinate with MD and HODs 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 Requirements and Skills Proven working experience as a Purchasing Manager Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management A knack for negotiation and networking Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures Solid judgement along with decision making skills Strong leadership capabilities BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration #J-18808-Ljbffr