Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies to optimize purchasing activities and achieve cost savings while meeting quality and delivery requirements.
Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs, forecast dentify and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and contractual agreements.
Monitor and analyze market trends, supplier performance, and product specifications to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Manage the purchase order process, ensuring accurate and timely purchase order creation, issuance, and tracking.
Oversee the supplier evaluation and qualification process, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procurement policies, such as ethical sourcing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
Resolve supplier-related issues, including disputes, quality concerns, delivery delays, and payment discrepancies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the procurement process.
Supervise and provide guidance to the purchasing team, including training, performance evaluation, and professional development initiatives.
Requirements and skills:
Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in cost analysis and procurement forecasting.
Knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices.
The ability to make sound decisions to successfully integrate objective, opportunities and resources;
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills;
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office
Analyze markets;
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and procurement software.
Proven experience as a Purchasing Supervisor or in a similar procurement role.