1) Job Purpose:
The Purchase Manager for Raw & Packing Materials plays a pivotal role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of high-quality raw materials essential for production processes. This position involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships to optimize costs and maintain quality standards. The Purchase Manager collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with production schedules and inventory requirements. Additionally, they drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement processes and support the overall objectives of the organization.
2) Key Result Areas:
Key Result Areas
Supporting Actions
Sourcing and Procurement
- Lead the sourcing and procurement of specific categories of raw materials required for production processes, ensuring timely availability and cost-effectiveness.
Supplier Management
- Manage relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and evaluate supplier performance to maintain reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Inventory Optimization
- Implement inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels, minimize carrying costs, and prevent stockouts while ensuring continuity of supply.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
- · Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality requirements for raw materials, conducting supplier audits and assessments as needed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as production, logistics, and quality assurance teams to align procurement activities with production schedules, quality standards, and business objectives.
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