Purchasing Manager

Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions, and maintain supplier relationships Invite, assess, and award/recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals. Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power Address staffing resource needs and supervise purchasing clerks Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditions and new products Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking Assess, manage and mitigate risks Supervise the inspection of all supplies, services and equipment purchased to insure conformance with specifications Maintain a bidders’ list, vendors’ file, and such other records as are needed for the efficient operation of the purchasing function Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers Determine quantity and timing of deliveries Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand