Purchase Manager @ Farmers Trading

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities 1. Develops a purchasing strategy. 2. Reviews and processes purchase orders. 3. Manages other members of the purchasing team. 4. Maintains records of goods ordered and received. 5. Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers. 6. Builds and maintains relationships with vendors. 7. Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts. 8. Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price. 9. Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders. 10. Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services. 11. Coordinates with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs. 12. Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise. 13. Keeps up with trends in procurement. 14. Travels to vendor locations. 15. Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary. Desired Candidate Profile 1. Excellent organizational skills. 2. Effective communication skills. 3. Negotiation skills. 4. Research and analytical skills. 5. Interpersonal skills. 6. Attention to detail. 7. Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management 8. Solid judgement along with decision making skills Experience: 1. Minimum 5+ Year Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager 2. Working experience of vendor management software 3. Strong leadership capabilities

Employement Category:

Employement Type: Full time
Industry: Manufacturing
Role Category: Finance / Accounts / Tax
Functional Area: Not Applicable
Role/Responsibilies: Purchase Manager

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Keyskills:   communication skills negotiation skills analytical skills interpersonal skills sourcing vendor management organizational skills research skills attention to detail judgement decision making skills leadership capabilities