Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, procedures and vendor selection criteria;
Direct and coordinate activities of staffs engaged in buying and distributing goods and services for the relevant departments;
Control purchasing department budgets;
Forecast demand for services and products;
Conduct or get market research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality. Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities;
Develop purchasing strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded;
Represent company in negotiating trading terms, contracts and formulating policies with suppliers. Monitoring the quality of goods or services provided;
Develop and update the sources of vendors and market prices database;
Evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors;
Ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives. Undertake value for money reviews of existing contracts and agreements and lead the periodic performance review for vendors;
Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers and relevant internal departments;
Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing key suppliers;
Process payments and invoices in line with the agreed trading terms;
Resolve vendor or contractor claims disputes;
Keep contract files and use them as reference for the future;
Keep a constant check on stock levels;
Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs;
Provide reports and statistics on spending and saving
Any ad-hoc project as required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree or higher in related fields
At least 8 year of experience in purchasing or related fields
Engineering background is required
Experience in Retail business is a plus
Good command of spoken and written English and strong Excel/Powerpoint/database skills and ERP software.
Strong analytical skills and logical thinking
Good interpersonal, and leadership skills
Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, negotiation, problem-solving and team management
Result-oriented with abilities to work well under ambiguity, changes, pressure, detailed information and tight deadlines
