We are puzzle company looking for an active procurement manager. His roles and responsibilities are as follows:
Creating and implementing purchasing strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives. They analyze market trends, identify potential cost savings, and develop long-term sourcing plans.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers is essential. This involves identifying potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance, and resolving any issues that may arise.
Staying informed about market conditions, price fluctuations, and industry trends is vital. They need to understand supply and demand dynamics to make informed purchasing decisions.
Identifying and mitigating potential risks in the supply chain, such as disruptions, price volatility, and quality issues. Developing contingency plans is also part of this.
Continuously seeking ways to reduce costs without compromising quality or delivery. This involves negotiating favorable prices, optimizing purchasing processes, and identifying alternative suppliers.
Overseeing the entire purchasing cycle, from requisition to payment. This includes processing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and managing invoices.
Identifying, evaluating, and selecting reliable suppliers based on predefined criteria such as price, quality, delivery performance, and financial stability.
Negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure the best possible terms and conditions, including price, delivery schedules, payment terms, and warranties.