Purchase Manager

🔍 Sourcing & Supplier Management

Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery parameters

Conduct market analysis to discover new vendor options and maintain up-to-date supplier databases .

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure loyalty and responsiveness

Negotiation & Contracting

Negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels to ensure optimal value .

Draft, review, manage, and renew supplier contracts aligned with company policies, legal standards, and performance metrics

Purchase & Inventory Management

Handle end-to-end purchase ordersfrom requisition approval to order placement and delivery confirmation

Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to prevent shortages or overstock

Cost Control & Budget Management

Set and oversee budgets for procurement; track spending and generate cost-saving strategies

Analyze spend trends and drive efficiencies via bulk buying and supplier consolidation

Risk Management & Compliance

Identify and mitigate risks such as supply disruption, price volatility, regulatory non-compliance, and sustainability issues

Ensure procurement complies with internal policies, legal standards, and ESG requirements (e.g., labour laws, environmental standards) .

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with departments like finance, production, operations, legal, and sustainability teamsRole & responsibilities:

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