PURCHASING MANAGER

SRI SEVUGA PERUMAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in procurement is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee their procurement activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relations, and leading the purchasing team to ensure optimal purchasing processes. Candidates should possess a degree in business administration and strong negotiation skills, with an emphasis on leadership and critical thinking abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Supervisory and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
• Maintaining supplier relations and negotiating contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Critical Thinking

Communication

Planning

Organization

Education

Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Purchasing Software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced purchasing manager to handle our company's procurement activities. The purchasing manager's responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities.

To be successful as a purchasing manager you should be able to manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes. An outstanding purchasing manager should have excellent leadership abilities and be able to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers.

Purchasing Manager Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

Purchasing Manager Requirements:

• Degree in business administration or a related field.
• Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.