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, both internal and external, while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
3. Manage receiving details and implement corrective actions for dispute resolution.
4. Liaise with the Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices as necessary for the business with suppliers.
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 the immediate supervisor.
7. Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and 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 items due to arrive.
11. Manage the purchasing department lifecycle.
12. Other duties as required.