Purchasing ManagerLocation: Maitland, Cape TownSalary: Negotiable dependent on experiencePosition Overview:Do you have strong leaderships capabilities a qualification in supply chain management, logistics or business administration?First prize for our International client is experience in apparel or textiles. Must be familiar with sourcing and vendor management with advanced excel skills.This role requires purchasing strategies, tracking functional metrics, crafting negotiation strategies and deals with a good business sense to gather and analyze data to optimize the procurement process.Requirements:Matric, Relevant undergraduate degree/qualification in supply chain management, logistics or business administration essentialAdvanced Excel – exp with Formulas V-lookup, Pivot tables5 years’ working experience as Purchasing Manager or similar fieldHands on function working alongside the Logistics Manager interacting on the factory floor for information requiredSourcing and vendor management exp essentialInterest in market dynamics along with business senseA knack for negotiation and networkingAbility to gather and analyse data and to work with figuresExpertise in supplier relationship management and negotiation skills will be crucial in ensuring cost-effective and high-quality procurement.Solid judgement along with decision making skillsStrong leadership capabilitiesResponsibilities:Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategiesTrack and report key functional metrics to reduce expensesCraft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal termsManaging excel data, working on in-house system and SAGEPartner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentationPerform strategic procurement activities across various spend categories, aiming to find better deals and more profitable suppliersPerform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarkingAssess, manage, and mitigate risksSeek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliersDetermine quantity and timing of deliveriesWork closely with Operations, Logistics and Demand Planning to determine best practise to align with company purchasing policies and procedures.Sourcing equipment, goods, and services, as well as managing vendors.Lever your knowledge of supply chain management and your ability to identify opportunities for improvement, to contribute to the overall success of our organization’s purchasing operations#J-18808-Ljbffr