Purchasing Manager

Description

Job Responsibilities

• Develops a purchasing strategy.
• Review and process purchase orders.
• Manage other members of the purchasing team.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.
• Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.
• Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.
• Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise.
• Keeps up with trends in procurement and stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.

Education and Professional Experience 

• Knowledge of Oracle procurement software and tools.
• Interpersonal skills such as teamwork and good listening skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent Negotiation skills.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage time and organize.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a purchasing manager.
• Experience using Oracle procurement software and databases