About the Company - Our client is currently looking for a Purchasing Manager. The right candidate will come from the construction industry and oversee the Purchasing Department and all sourcing for equipment, goods, and services. Responsible to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, seek the best possible contracts, and find the most profitable suppliers and vendors.
About the Role - Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies
Manage bid process for architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
Assess, manage, and mitigate risks
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Create budgets for upcoming projects
Manage costs of existing projects
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Supervisory Responsibilities - Directly manages two or more employees in the Purchasing Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration
Five to eight years of related experience and/or training as a Purchasing Manager, Agent, or Officer
Proven experience with sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management
Ability to gather and analyze data
Possess strong leadership skills and networking capabilities
Ability to effectively present information, respond and draw valid conclusions
Displays regular interest in market dynamics along with business sense