Purchasing Manager

Job Description:

• Forecast demand levels for products.
• Serve as a bridge between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments, and customers.
• Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Negotiate and agree on contracts, monitor the quality of services provided.
• Maintain contract files and use them as references when needed.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.
• Present market analysis and potential growth opportunities.
• Develop purchasing strategies.
• Generate reports and statistics using company software.
• Evaluate bids and make recommendations based on commercial and technical factors.
• Attend meetings and trade conferences.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (in any major).
• Strong managerial and leadership skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Procurement Manager or 10 years in Procurement, preferably in a construction company.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English.
• Skilled in using Ms. Office (especially Word and Excel) and handling administrative tasks.
• Ability to work both in a team and individually.
• Polite, honest, loyal, quick, and meticulous in performing duties.
• Organized record-keeping and documentation.
• Understanding of taxation.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Communicative, proactive, analytical, confident, and responsive.