Assistant Purchasing Manager

Job Responsibilities

1. Manage the inventory and warehousing activities by effectively forecasting material demands, stock levels, re-order points, and resources capacity ensuring product availability.
2. Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and customers; internal, local, and overseas while ensuring they are compliant in all areas as specified by company policies & procedures.
3. Manage the receiving details and implement corrective actions for dispute resolution.
4. Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.
5. Ensure continuous improvement of processes through team collaboration and technology implementation resulting in improved service levels and reductions in total costs.
6. Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned by immediate supervisor.
7. Assist with the monthly/quarterly/annual inventories.
8. Ensure that Department Managers are informed daily (at the morning meeting) of the goods expected to arrive.
9. Maintain and improve the efficiency of the Purchasing Department and Stores.
10. Be responsible for all matters related to maintaining delivery schedules and inform departments daily of the items due to arrive.
11. Manage the purchasing department lifecycle.
12. Other duties as required.