General PurposeManage all aspects of purchasing to efficiently and cost-effectively support organizational operations.Main Job Duties:Developing, leading and executing purchasing strategiesTracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectivenessBuild a good relationships with new and existing suppliers.Assist in day to day the purchasing activities.participate in vendor and supplier selection process with production department based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability, availability, production, and distribution capabilities.Ability to revise the purchasing cycle as needed to receive purchase requisition, get quotations, negotiate prices, develop purchase orders through the team.Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements and cash management within budget.Participate in Negotiating contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided and Preparing supplier evaluation on regular basis.Forecast price trends and market situation regularly and review their impact on future activities.Main Responsibilities:Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices.Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and proceduresDirect procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraintsIdentify and source new suppliers and vendors.Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability.Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors.Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database.Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirementsMonitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreementsMeasure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performanceOversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations.Troubleshoot cost, quality and delivery concernsManage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchasesIntroduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendorsWork with relevant departments to manage inventory requirementsFacilitate timely placement of purchase ordersDevelop and manage purchasing budgets and forecastsMonitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectivesProduce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs and delivery performanceOversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing departmentPerformance manage, develop and motivate purchasing staffDirect continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions

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