Job Title: Purchase Manager
Job Type: Full time, Direct Placement

Manage all aspects of purchasing to efficiently and cost-effectively support organizational operations.

Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices

• monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures

• direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints

• identify 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 requirements

• evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies

• monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements

• measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performance

• oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations

• troubleshoot cost, quality and delivery concerns

• manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases

• introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors

• work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements

• facilitate timely placement of purchase orders

• review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures

• develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts

• monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives

• produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs and delivery performance

• oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department

• performance manage, develop and motivate purchasing staff

• direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• college degree in business, materials management, operations management, engineering or related field

• experience in purchasing and procurement

• supervisory experience

• working knowledge of project management principles and practices

• working knowledge of all laws and regulations relating to procurement and contracts

• knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles of planning and MRP/ERP systems often required

• financial acumen

• high competency level in MS Office applications