Purchase Manager
Core
Manage the complete procurement lifecycle including vendor selection, negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions.
Role type
Strategic Purchase Manager
Builds
Procurement strategies and vendor relationships
Domain
Manufacturing/Operations procurement
Required skills
Vendor selection, contract negotiation, market trend analysis, supplier performance monitoring, ERP system management, inventory coordination, compliance management, cross-functional collaboration, cost optimization, process improvement
Preferred skills
Strategic planning, data analytics, stakeholder management
Technologies
ERP systems
Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement strategies, identify and evaluate qualified vendors, negotiate contracts and terms, manage purchase orders, analyze market trends and pricing data, monitor supplier performance, maintain procurement records, collaborate with internal stakeholders, prepare purchasing metrics reports, ensure regulatory compliance, manage inventory levels, participate in process improvement initiatives