Purchasing Manager/ Assistant Purchasing Manager

Job Description:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies
• Responsible for sourcing, negotiating and purchasing materials from both local and overseas vendors
• Evaluate vendors quotations to ensure that they are in line with the technical and commercial specifications required for the projects
• Advise on issues regarding purchasing terms and conditions
• In charge of daily operational purchasing needs such as planning, issuing and following up on purchase Orders deliveries and shipment schedules
• Resolve supply, quality, service and invoicing issues with vendors
• Evaluate suppliers performances based on quality standards, delivery time, best prices (comparison table) and ensure all the criteria are met according to the organizational requirements and expectations
• Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business
• Collaborate with inventory control and sales to develop metrics for gauging inventory level needs and then maintaining those levels throughout the year
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements
• Develop more effective invoicing and collecting processes
• Conduct cost analysis and prepare cost estimates
• Conduct financial forecasting and manage budgets
• Lead the Purchasing Team

Requirements:

• Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, including a supervisory role
• Experience in furniture & fitting procurement, supply chain management and quantity surveying is advantageous
• Proficient in MS Office suites
• Meticulous and pro-active
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Team player and able to lead a team of executives