Overview
The Purchasing Lead plays a crucial role in the procurement process by overseeing the purchasing activities and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role is vital in maintaining strong vendor relationships, optimizing supply chain operations, and achieving cost savings for the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing procurement strategies
- Conducting vendor research and sourcing suppliers
- Negotiating contracts and pricing with vendors
- Managing inventory levels and monitoring supply chain activities
- Ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
- Overseeing the purchase order process
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing needs
- Monitoring market trends and supplier performance
- Resolving supplier disputes and issues
- Implementing sustainable procurement practices
- Conducting supplier assessments and evaluations
- Analyzing purchasing data and preparing reports
- Leading and developing the purchasing team
- Ensuring timely delivery of goods and services
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Proven experience in procurement and vendor management
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Knowledge of supply chain management principles
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Project management experience
- Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements in procurement
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Leadership and team management capabilities
- Detail-oriented and organized approach to work
- Proven track record of achieving cost savings in procurement
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs
Skills: procurement,negotiation,supply chain,vendor management,analytical skills,purchasing
