Purchase Manager

Job Description:

• Leadership: Managing and motivating teams, delegating tasks, and providing guidance 
   
• Negotiation: Securing purchases at the best prices and terms by negotiating with suppliers 
   
• Supplier evaluation: Assessing suppliers to determine if they are a good fit for the company, including their price, quality, and delivery speed 
   
• Purchasing planning: Buying at the right time and price by observing market trends and supply patterns 
   
• Cost management: Monitoring and reporting on category performance, and implementing strategies to reduce costs 
   
• Data analysis: Gathering and analyzing data, and being proficient in vendor management software 
   
• Relationship building: Maintaining and building relationships with vendors and suppliers 
   
• Record keeping: Maintaining records of goods ordered and received 
   
• Purchasing strategy: Developing a purchasing strategy 
   
• Purchase order processing: Reviewing and processing purchase orders