Purchasing Manager (Supermarket)

A Purchasing Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring an organization's procurement process runs smoothly and efficiently. Here are the job description and responsibilities for the Purchasing Manager role within our company.

Job Description:
Title: Purchasing Manager
Department: Procurement
Location: Jeddah

Job Summary:
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's procurement activities. This role involves sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services essential for the organization's operations while ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.

Responsibilities:

-Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement strategic procurement plans to ensure the organization obtains the best value for goods and services. Identify potential suppliers, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, and establish long-term partnerships.
-Vendor Management: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors. Evaluate supplier performance, resolve issues, and negotiate contracts and terms to ensure favorable terms for the organization.
-Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock levels to meet operational needs while minimizing excess inventory and associated costs. Implement inventory control measures to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
-Cost Control: Analyze procurement costs and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Implement cost-saving initiatives such as bulk purchasing, vendor consolidation, and contract renegotiation.
-Quality Assurance: Ensure purchased goods and services meet quality standards and specifications. Collaborate with stakeholders to define quality requirements and conduct supplier audits and inspections as necessary.
-Compliance: Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures. Stay informed about industry regulations and standards and ensure procurement practices adhere to legal and ethical guidelines.
-Team Leadership: Lead and supervise a team of purchasing professionals. Provide guidance, training, and support to team members, assign tasks, and monitor performance to ensure departmental goals are met.
-Budgeting: Develop and manage the procurement budget. Forecast procurement expenses, track spending, and report on variances to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
-Risk Management: Identify and mitigate procurement risks such as supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and quality issues. Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies to minimize the impact of potential risks.
-Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes and procedures. Implement best practices, automation tools, and technology solutions to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance overall procurement performance.

Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
-Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management (5+ years)
-Prior experience in the Super Market/C-Store industry
-Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers
-Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
-Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite
-Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards
-Leadership and team management skills
-Proficiency in both English and Arabic
-Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities


Please if you do not meet these qualifications DO NOT APPLY because we will ignore your email

TO APPLY:

1. Send resume/CV to [email protected]
2. Answer: Did you ever work in the Super Market industry?
3. Answer: How long was your experience in the Super Market industry?

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Email to send resume/CV: [email protected]

Many Thanks and best of luck to everyone