Purchasing Manager
We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Purchasing Manager to oversee daily purchasing / tracking of purchases and lead our purchasing team efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services necessary for company operations.
- Conduct research to identify and source quality suppliers, monitor market trends, and analyse pricing structures.
- Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships to maximise value and ensure reliable delivery schedules.
- Negotiate prices, contracts, terms, and delivery conditions with suppliers to optimise purchasing outcomes.
- Monitor purchase orders, track inventory, and coordinate with warehousing and user departments to meet demand.
- Manage inventory levels and minimise costs through effective planning and control.
- Ensure supplier performance meets internal quality, environmental, and safety standards.
- Resolve delivery issues, discrepancies, and back-orders through communication with suppliers and internal teams.
- Prepare reports on purchasing activities, conduct spend analysis and contribute to procurement policies.
- Support the implementation of procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives in the supply chain.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, compliance requirements, and company purchasing guidelines.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Proven purchasing management experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to set and achieve goals.
- Proficiency in stock control systems.
- Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office (Excel, Teams etc).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desirable:
- Experience in manufacturing/automotive industries.
- Knowledge of logistics, forecasting, and stock optimization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, or Engineering.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application question(s):
- What is your current location?
Work Location: In person
