PURCHASING MANAGER

Our client, Wanikoo Global Resources Limited is into general transportation as well as logistics business of various goods and services.They are recruiting for the following job positions:


Job Title: PURCHASING MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES
* To develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
* To 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 of balance in buyer-supplier power
* Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
* To help assess, manage and mitigate risks
* Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
* Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
* To monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
* To help with monitoring and forecasting stock levels
* Researching and identifying new products and suppliers
* To assess tenders from potential suppliers
* To assist with negotiating prices and agreeing contracts and ensure suppliers deliver on time
* To help keep up the company with market trends.
REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum of HND/ B.Sc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration.
* Proven working experience as purchasing manager
* Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
* Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
* A knack for negotiation and networking
* Working experience of vendor management software
* Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures
* Solid judgement along with decision making skills
* Strong leadership