Assistant Manager Purchasing

• Assistant Purchasing Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of their department. They commonly handle a wide range of tasks, from sourcing new vendors and negotiating deals to tracking inventory levels and ensuring that products are delivered on time.
• Assistant Purchasing Managers is also responsible for managing other employees in their department. This might include assigning tasks to clerks or administrative assistants, guiding how best to complete certain jobs, and even coaching them on how they can advance within the company.
  

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Negotiating with suppliers on pricing, terms, and conditions of sale.
• Reviewing bids received from suppliers for potential purchase orders based on price, quality, delivery terms, and other factors.
• Managing inventory levels of supplies and materials to ensure adequate supply while minimizing costs.
• Monitoring contract compliance and making sure that suppliers adhere to contractual obligations such as maintaining insurance coverage or providing timely delivery of products or services.
• Creating purchase orders and other documentation necessary to initiate a purchase transaction.
• Conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their suitability for specific products or services.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings through strategic sourcing techniques such as offshore procurement.