PURCHASING MANAGER

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. Requirements: • Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position. • Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management. • Supervisory and management experience. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills. • Strong planning and organizational skills. • Ability to work independently.