Senior Purchasing Manager

Job responsibilities :

• Supervise and manage the operational buying team on a daily basis.
• Coach and develop operational buyers by clarifying their roles and responsibilities.
• Instruct operational buyers on expected tasks and monitor progress using KPIs.
• Conduct annual appraisals for the operational buying team.
• Enhance collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a point of contact for operational buyers for escalations related to delivery or supplier issues.
• Ensure the operational buying team maintains effective communication with suppliers to secure timely deliveries.
• Facilitate interaction between the operational buying team, category buying team, and material planning team.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve processes for translating purchase requests into purchase orders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery within the Frencken Quality Management System.

Job requirements:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering, ideally complemented by certifications in Supply Chain or Procurement Management.
• At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in operational procurement.
• Global knowledge of precision machining, mechatronic assemblies, raw materials, surface treatment, or other relevant supply markets.
• Familiarity with MRP systems, as well as project and demand planning.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Effective negotiation skills for managing contracts and terms with suppliers.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and evaluate supplier performance.
• Strong analytical skills to assess purchase data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Attention to detail in processing orders, managing inventory, and ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and team members.
• Proficient problem-solving skills for quickly addressing procurement issues.
• Strong time management abilities to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• People management skills to hire, develop, and lead team members in alignment with the organization’s mission.