Job descriptions:

• 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
• Highly committed to professional ethics