Purchasing Manager
Job Description
- Assist in negotiating prices and contracts with suppliers, and evaluate performance of suppliers
- Perform value analysis of alternative products, suppliers, etc.
- Assist in developing tools and reports for decision making on products plan to be purchased
- Assist in supply chain audits, and periodic and special inventory cycle counts. Reconcile reports and address any process related concerns with solutions
- Define and create department standard operating procedures (SOPs) in planning, procurement and logistics, and be able to train first line team members
- Analyze market trends and implement new processes that reduce cost and risk and ensure a quality, reliable(reduction in foreign material) and safe supply chain to achieve a goal of lean manufacturing
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify and implement supply chain roadmaps and timelines in alignment with company goals
- Assist in overseeing hiring, training, coaching, and disciplinary actions of department staff and/or contract staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Improve the management system, system, process and norms of the procurement department.
- Expand supply channels, analyze and properly manage them, and supervise procurement personnel to implement the principle of shopping around while ensuring normal operation, purchase materials at reasonable prices, reduce unnecessary expenses, and ensure the maximum supply of materials with effective funds.
- According to the company's development needs, formulate monthly, quarterly and annual procurement plans and fund use plans.
