CS
Open PositionJOB SUMMARY
Manage MRO purchasing to ensure purchasing effectiveness in term of cost, quality, delivery of all MRO purchase items
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels;
Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;
Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers;
Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them;
Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided;
Processing payments and invoices;
Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future;
Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities;
Giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth;
Developing an organization’s purchasing strategy;
Producing reports and statistics using computer software weekly, monthly and an annual report to his direct supervisor;
Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors;
Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives;
Attending meetings and trade conferences;
Training and supervising the work of other members of staff.
Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
Assess, manage and mitigate risks
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries