Purchasing Manager

We are seeking to hire a competent "Purchasing Manager" to handle our client's procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers. Our Client is a leading Mining group based in Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will be able to develop purchasing strategies, maintain positive relationships with suppliers, coordinate with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and oversee the purchasing team in their daily activities.

An outstanding purchasing manager should have excellent leadership abilities and be able to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers.

Purchasing Manager duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Manage daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks and maintain the supplier database
• Ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Evaluate vendors to ensure its performance is aligned with established specifications
• Administer bidding process and contracts (e.g. prepare specifications, evaluate bids, recommend vendors, and manage budgets etc.)
• Research and evaluate vendors/contracts to ensure it is in compliance with government regulations (e.g. vendor debarment and suspension regulation)
• Review and maintain good record of purchasing files and records (purchase orders, contracts, etc.) to ensure its compliance with company policies and procedures and ensure the availability of documentation
• Continually improve purchasing methods/processes and identify opportunities for cost savings
• Response to inquiries from internal and external sources in providing information, direction, and or appropriate referrals.
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

Purchasing Manager skills and requirements:

• BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration or a related field
• Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer or in a similar position
• Deep knowledge of inventory, supervisory and supply chain management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software
• Used to work on ERP
• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a knack for negotiation and networking
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills
• Strong planning and excellent organizational skills
• Strong leadership and ability to work independently, and to effectively train others
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Thorough understanding of business, management principles, materials and supplies used in the company