Purchasing Manager

Purpose and Summary :

• To manage the procurement function including purchasing of goods and services, contracts negotiations as per the approved policies and procedures.
• Strategize to find cost effective deals and secure goods and services at the best value considering quality and price.

Key Deliverables:

• Collaborate with departments to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of their purchase request and order process i.e., technical specifications, drawings, quantity etc...
• Reviews RFQs and tender documentation for completeness and issues to vendors
• Manage and coordinate production of pre-qualification and tender documents
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Examine and test existing contracts
• Lead transformational activities to build procurement capabilities and improve procurement efficiency
• Tracking of tender documents, i.e., when they are returned; ensures that copies are issued to the relevant departments and tracks their progress with the concerned department.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports
• Assisting business in conducting reviews and evaluation of commercial vendor proposals, as well as assisting Business Departments in the negotiation of any additional costs requested by the vendors.
• Taking part in the financial monitoring of RFQs and agreements.
• Manage issues related to breaches of contracts and make sure to resolve them with the vendors
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with strategic vendors to ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met
• Negotiate with vendors to maintain/reduce cost
• Ensure all activities are carried out according to policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participate in other related initiatives and projects/duties as assigned by the management.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's in accounting, Business Administration or relevant Finance field.

Skills/Knowledge :

• Effective Communication and stakeholders’ management
• People management.
• Negotiation skills.
• Coordination skills.
• Attention to details.
• Good English language.
• Good Ms. Office knowledge.
• Leadership skills
• Time Management

Experience :

• 7-10 years of relevant experience.