Purchasing and Procurement Manager job description

Job brief

An exciting new opportunity to be part of our company has just opened up! Our company is seeking a Purchasing and Procurement Manager. As Purchasing and Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for all the company’s supply items, purchasing activities, and analyzing sales and trends. The candidate for this role will have to be analytical, have experience in sales and possess leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Supervising staff in the purchasing and procurement team.
• Create cost-efficient strategies for purchasing.
• Keep up to date with trends and new products.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Develop and maintain a budget.
• Evaluate and analyze spending operations.
• Recruit, hire, train and terminate staff in accordance with company guidelines and procedures.
• Manage inventories, and keep up-to-date records of products and purchases.
• Conduct cost analysis and market research.
• Delegate tasks where necessary.
• Attend meetings regularly to stay updated with company goals.

Requirement

• Associate’s degree or above in management, business, or another related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a procurement role
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and able to communicate with persons at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Outstanding leadership skills
• Strategic and analytical skills
• Knowledgeable in inventory software
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments