- Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies.
- 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.
BS degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.+ 17 years of working experience in the same field. Along with strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.Familiar with sourcing and vendor management, possess business sense, and proficient in gathering and analyzing data.