Purchasing Manager

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Develop purchasing strategies and oversee sourcing, supplier selection, purchase orders, order tracking, and supplier relationships.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, contracts, and service agreements; monitor markets, supplier performance, and material costs.
• Ensure goods and services meet quality and business requirements; coordinate inventory levels and resolve supplier delivery, quality, pricing, and fulfillment issues.
• Review requisitions and approve purchase orders; evaluate quotations and total procurement costs.
• Implement procurement procedures and controls; ensure compliance with company policies, contracts, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable regulations.
• Prepare reports, budget forecasts, supplier evaluations, and performance analyses; identify savings and process improvements.
• Manage purchasing documentation and supplier contracts; collaborate across finance, accounting, logistics, warehouse, and operations.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the purchasing team; assess supplier risks and plan for potential supply disruptions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Supervisor, or in a similar procurement role.
• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing procedures, procurement strategy, supplier management, and inventory control.
• Negotiation, contract management, supplier relationship, analytical, financial, organizational, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience evaluating suppliers and quotations, managing purchase orders, and negotiating commercial terms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing, inventory, or ERP systems.
• Understanding of quality assurance, supplier evaluation, risk management, cost control, procurement planning, and departmental budgets.
• Ability to lead and develop a team, manage multiple purchasing activities, prioritize requirements, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Import/export, international sourcing, and trade documentation knowledge; related industry experience; and relevant certifications are advantages.

What the employer offers

• Opportunity to lead strategic purchasing initiatives and contribute to financial and operational performance.
• Exposure to supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, procurement planning, and supply-chain optimization.
• Collaborative environment, career progression opportunities, training, mentorship, professional development, compensation, and benefits.