Purchasing Manager

Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategiesTrack and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectivenessCraft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal termsEstablish and negotiate contract terms and conditions, and maintain supplier relationshipsInvite, assess, and award/recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals.Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirementsPartner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentationForecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier powerAddress staffing resource needs and supervise purchasing clerksKeep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditions and new productsPerform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarkingAssess, manage and mitigate risksSupervise the inspection of all supplies, services and equipment purchased to insure conformance with specificationsMaintain a bidders' list, vendors' file, and such other records as are needed for the efficient operation of the purchasing functionSeek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliersDetermine quantity and timing of deliveriesMonitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand