Purchasing Manager

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire purchasing process, including order placement, price negotiation, PFI confirmation, production and shipment follow-up, and payment processing, ensuring all procedures are executed smoothly and on time
  • Lead communication with suppliers, resolve issues, and connect information between suppliers and other departments
  • Assist the Country Purchasing Manager in making the best purchasing decisions regarding quality, cost, and delivery time to achieve annual purchasing targets per brand
  • Collaborate with the supply planning lead and sales team to validate and forecast product demand, ensuring alignment with market trends, customer needs, and inventory levels
  • Follow up on all emails from/to suppliers and the purchasing department, ensuring timely and optimal feedback. Record all purchasing transactions, update relevant files, and prepare purchasing files with the Purchasing Specialist
  • Track all orders and shipments from production to warehouse delivery, preparing related reports and checking profitability by product and overall
  • Check and follow up with suppliers on production schedules and updated lead times
  • Pre-plan with the financial team to secure the budget for payments of forecasted and current orders, ensuring all payments are made on time and receipts are tracked
  • Review and prepare documentation needed for audit purposes, ensuring they are ready on time. Prepare customized reports and studies as requested by senior management
  • Ensure all orders are placed on time according to each supplier's cut-off dates
  • Request suppliers to allocate giveaway items and catalogues to be shipped with cargoes per brand to support on-ground promotional activities
  • Ensure yearly rebates, marketing support, and advertising budgets are secured and refunded in full by suppliers
  • Analyze sales and purchasing data to gain insights, reflecting on it for future purchasing actions and negotiations
  • Frequently reach out to existing and potential suppliers to explore new business opportunities or gather useful information
  • Oversee and mentor purchasing team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Providing guidance, support, and leadership to enhance team performance and achieve departmental goals


Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a trading organization, preferably in automotive or tire industry
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office, with the ability to create detailed reports and presentations for senior management
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic
  • Strong purchasing and supply chain management experience, with a proven ability to manage the end-to-end procurement process
  • Excellent commercial acumen, with a strong trade mindset and negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly in digital and social media platforms, ensuring constant connectivity and responsiveness
  • Solid organizational and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across different backgrounds
  • Likeable and approachable personality, able to foster positive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers
تاريخ النشر: ١١ سبتمبر ٢٠٢٤
الناشر: LinkedIn
تاريخ النشر: ١١ سبتمبر ٢٠٢٤
الناشر: LinkedIn