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JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of Role: As a Purchasing Manager, your primary responsibility is to source equipment, goods, and services while effectively managing vendors. You'll lead strategic procurement activities across various spending categories, seeking better deals and more profitable suppliers. Your expertise in supplier relationship management and negotiation skills will be pivotal in ensuring cost-effective and high-quality procurement. Additionally, you'll analyze market trends, forecast demand, and mitigate risks to optimize the procurement process, contributing to the overall success of our organization's purchasing operations.

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.
Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
Forecast price and market trends to identify changes 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, Agent, or Officer.
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.
Interest in market dynamics along with business sense.
A knack for negotiation and networking.
Working experience with vendor management software.
Ability to gather and analyze data and work with figures.
Solid judgment along with decision-making skills.
Strong leadership capabilities.
Bachelor's degree in management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
This job description outlines the core duties, qualifications, and skills required for the Purchasing Manager role. If you have any further questions or need clarification on any aspect, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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