
Assistant Manager - Purchasing
Job Summary:
The Assistant Manager - Purchasing supports the Purchasing Manager in overseeing procurement activities. This role focuses on optimizing costs, managing vendor relationships, ensuring timely supply chain operations. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to aligning procurement with company goals.
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Key Responsibilities:
1. Vendor Management: Source, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with suppliers. Conduct performance reviews and ensure compliance with Purchasing Agreements.
2. Purchase Orders: Process and monitor POs, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams.
3. Cost Optimization: Source, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and optimize total cost of ownership.
4. Team Leadership: Supervise junior staff, providing training and performance feedback.
5. Reporting: Prepare procurement reports on metrics like cost savings and supplier performance.
6. Market Analysis: Monitor industry trends, pricing, and supply chain risks to inform decisions.
7. Procurement Strategy: Assist in developing and executing procurement strategies to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
8. Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, legal standards, and ethical/sustainable sourcing practices.
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Qualifications:
1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
2. Experience: 5-10 years in procurement/purchasing, with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools.
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Skills & Competencies:
1. Strong negotiation and communication skills.
2. Analytical problem-solving and organizational abilities.
3. Detail-oriented with leadership aptitude.
4. Knowledge of sustainable/ethical sourcing practices.
Interested candidates, please email your full resume with current & expected salary to: [email protected]
Job Summary:
The Assistant Manager - Purchasing supports the Purchasing Manager in overseeing procurement activities. This role focuses on optimizing costs, managing vendor relationships, ensuring timely supply chain operations. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to aligning procurement with company goals.
___________________________________________________________________________
Key Responsibilities:
1. Vendor Management: Source, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with suppliers. Conduct performance reviews and ensure compliance with Purchasing Agreements.
2. Purchase Orders: Process and monitor POs, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams.
3. Cost Optimization: Source, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and optimize total cost of ownership.
4. Team Leadership: Supervise junior staff, providing training and performance feedback.
5. Reporting: Prepare procurement reports on metrics like cost savings and supplier performance.
6. Market Analysis: Monitor industry trends, pricing, and supply chain risks to inform decisions.
7. Procurement Strategy: Assist in developing and executing procurement strategies to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
8. Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, legal standards, and ethical/sustainable sourcing practices.
___________________________________________________________________________
Qualifications:
1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
2. Experience: 5-10 years in procurement/purchasing, with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools.
_________________________________________________________________________
Skills & Competencies:
1. Strong negotiation and communication skills.
2. Analytical problem-solving and organizational abilities.
3. Detail-oriented with leadership aptitude.
4. Knowledge of sustainable/ethical sourcing practices.
Interested candidates, please email your full resume with current & expected salary to: [email protected]