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.

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