Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Responsibilities:

Purchasing and Logistics manager to handle our company's procurement and supply chain activities. To be successful manager you should be able to manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes. An outstanding purchasing manager should have excellent leadership.

- Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.

- Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.

- Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.

- Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.

- Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.

- Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery.

- Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.

- Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.

- Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.

- Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.

- Coordinate the movement of goods and materials from suppliers to the organization's facilities.

- Work closely with shipping and transportation providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

- Monitor and track shipments to ensure they reach their destinations on schedule.

- Address any shipping or delivery issues and implement corrective actions.

- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, and company policies related to procurement and logistics.

- Accurate records of all purchase orders, invoices, and other procurement-related documents and present reports on procurement activities, performance metrics, and cost-saving initiatives.

- Team Leadership and Development

Qualifications:

- Master or Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.

- Have experience 10 -15 years as a Purchasing manager or in a similar position, also hold management level at least 10 years.  

- Age 38 years old above. 

- Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.

- Understanding of supply chain management principles and practices.

- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

- Proficient in using procurement and inventory management software.

- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

- Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements.

- Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and guide a team.

- Fluent in English as most suppliers are from abroad.