Purchasing Supervisor

Full Job Description

•   Forecastlevels of demand for products and services. 
  
• Monitorspares inventory and requests and procure goods and services spares, as necessary,in order to minimize processing downtime.
  
• Keepa constant check on stock levels.
  
• Analyze and report changes in market conditions, prices, and suppliers.
  
• Collaboratewith key people to ensure clarity and accuracy of product specifications.
  
• Conductresearch to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value,delivery schedules and quality.
  
• Buildand maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers.
  
• Finalizepurchase details of orders and deliveries.
  
• Negotiatecontracts with external vendors to secure advantageous terms whilst, at thesame time, monitoring the quality of goods and services provided.
  
• Processpayments and invoices.
  
• Controlspend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
  
•   Keepcontract files and use them as reference for the future.
  
• Trackand report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
  
• Evaluatebids and make recommendations based on commercial and technical factors.
  
• Attendmeetings and trade conferences.
  
• Trainand supervise the work of other members of staff.
  
• Producepreventive maintenance plans and source necessary spares and consumables
  
• Record and report accurate information tomanagement
  

• A minimum of 5years’ experience in a manufacturing company
  
• Strong personality
  
• Female