Purchase Manager
MOMENTUM FIREGUARD L.L.C
Total years of experience :19 years, 4 Months
• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for machine shop accessories, consumables, welding consumables, raw materials (Steel & Timber) & tools, Fire rated & Non fire rated Hardware (EN, UL & BS standard), Engineering & Normal Fastener .
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
• Negotiate, or renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers and other representatives.
• Monitor shipments and stock positions to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites, and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
• Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.
• Hire, train and/or supervise purchasing clerks, buyers, and expediters.
• Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
• Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
• Total inventory control of Consumable and Raw Material like Steel, Timber etc.
• Prepare the purchase order by using of Navision software with proper term and condition like delivery time and payment terms.
• Purchase high quality material at the lowest possible price and in correct quantities to avoid warehousing.
• Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.
• Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.
• Confer with staff and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends. Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about.
• Review MRN and SIN for the proper accounting and project costing.
• Every month stores physically inventory and tally with the system quantity.
• Managing a team of 4 professional buyers.
• Responsible for Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment and Supplier Performance.
• Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance.
• Sourcing the most affordable materials for the company’s manufacturing process.
• Projecting stock levels.
• Reviewing tenders and bids.
• Controlling the purchasing budget.
• Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are on time.
• Ensuring the adequate supply of all required materials, components and equipment.
• Delivering cost savings for the company.
• Managing the procurement supplier relationships for the company.
• Helping to source alternative items for buyers and customers.
• Developing sourcing strategies.
• Managing commodity cost initiatives.
• Preparing high quality tender documentation.
• Regularly contacting suppliers to renegotiate prices.
• Resolving disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
• Keeping all supplier programs current and accurate.
• Delegating projects and tasks to junior staff.
• Promoting best practise across the company.
• Involved in writing up contracts and the terms of sales.
• Developing relationships with distributors.
• Working to create and promote a safe working environment.
• Involved in selling off excess, damaged and inventory and stock.
• Direct Reporting to CEO of the company