Category Manager (Purchasing)

• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Preparing reports on purchases, including cost analyses
• Training new employees in the purchasing process
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
• Research potential vendors- Compare and evaluate offers from supplier.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Superior analytical skills and ability to use data and numbers to drive decisions.
• Superior ability to think strategically and with a customer lens, understanding not just current customer needs, but anticipating future growth opportunities
• Familiarity with procurement software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and other tools used in the procurement process.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• With a good leadership and people-management skills