Assistant Purchasing Manager at ManPower Services

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, this position is responsible for performing strategic procurement activities while searching for better deals and finds more profitable suppliers.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing procurement and supply chain policies and strategies
• Develop, lead and execute procurement strategies
• Negotiating prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to ensure value for money
• Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Negotiate and close deals with optimal terms
• Seek and develop partnerships with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management
• 5 years’ experience in the same role
• Registered member of a professional body
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated individuals with good attention to details and able to make decisions
• Excellent interpersonal skills, good organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)