Sr. Manager - Procurement

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities: 
 Manage Supplier Relationships: This includes building and maintaining strong
relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely
delivery of high-quality goods and services. 
 Oversee the Purchasing Process: This involves managing purchase orders,
reviewing clean sheet costing, approving vendor payments, and ensuring
compliance with company policies and procedures.
 Analyse Market Trends: This involves staying informed about market
conditions, price fluctuations, and supplier performance to make informed
purchasing decision.
 Manage Inventory Levels: This involves monitoring inventory levels,
forecasting demand, and ensuring that the right amount of materials is on
hand to meet production needs.
 Negotiate Contracts and Prices: This involves negotiating favourable terms
with suppliers, including price, delivery times, and payment terms. 
 Coordinate with Internal Teams: This involves working with other
departments, such as finance, production, and engineering, to ensure that
purchasing activities meet their needs.  
 Ensure Cost-Effectiveness: This involves identifying opportunities to reduce
costs without compromising quality or service.

Required Skills and Experience: 
 Strong Negotiation Skills:

The ability to negotiate favourable contracts with suppliers is essential. 
 Excellent Communication Skills:
The ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders is
crucial.
 Analytical Skills:
The ability to analyse market trends, supplier performance, and inventory levels is
important.
 Leadership Skills:
If supervising a team, the ability to lead, motivate, and train employees is essential.
 Experience in Purchasing or Procurement:
Purchase manager will have 12-14 years of experience in purchasing or
procurement roles.
 Knowledge of Relevant Laws and Regulations:
Understanding relevant laws and regulations related to purchasing and procurement
is important. 
 Proficiency in Purchasing Software and Systems:
Experience with purchasing software and systems, such as SAP or ERP is required.