A Purchasing Manager in the construction industry plays a crucial role in managing the procurement process. Responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, tracking metrics to reduce expenses, negotiating deals, and managing vendors.
Duties and Responsibilities
Developing and Executing Purchasing Strategies: Purchasing Managers create and implement strategies for sourcing equipment, goods, and services needed for construction projects. They analyze market trends, forecast demand, and identify opportunities for cost-effective procurement. Tracking Metrics and Reducing Expenses: These professionals track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and enhance efficiency. They maintain records of goods ordered and received, ensuring transparency in the procurement process. Negotiating Deals and Closing Contracts: Purchasing Managers negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers. Their negotiation skills are essential for securing optimal terms and favorable deals. Vendor Management and Relationship Building: They build and maintain relationships with vendors, ensuring reliable and efficient supply chains. Selecting prospective vendors and managing existing ones are part of their responsibilities. Clear Requirements Documentation: Purchasing Managers collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clear documentation of requirements. This clarity helps streamline the procurement process and ensures alignment with project needs. Analyzing Costs and Mitigating Risks: They analyze costs associated with procurement decisions. Identifying risks and determining optimal delivery quantities and timings are critical aspects of their role. Requirements and skills required. Bachelor's degree in business management, business administration, finance, or any related course Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, at least 5 years Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management Interest in market dynamics along with business sense A knack for negotiation and networking Working experience of vendor management software Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures Solid judgement along with decision making skills Strong leadership capabilities Your application will include the following questions: What's your expected monthly basic salary?
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San-Yang Intertrade Corporation with a head office address at 12 Mars St. E and E Compound, F. Santiago, Parada Valenzuela City is the principal importer and distributor of laminate furniture in the Philippines today. It started as AAA Commercial in 1996 that sells mini closets and small plastics drawers. Having benefitted from the plastic boom in the late 90's AAA Commercial Broke new ground and imported collapsible furniture from Malaysia and Shanghai.
The distribution of collapsible furniture that ranged from small cabinets, bookshelves and wardrobe cabinets proved to be a success. Over a period of time, more collections were brought into the country and the brand San-Yang Furniture by AAA Commercial slowly carved its niche in the furniture industry. In June 2001, AAA Commercial was re-structured and decided to adopt its popular brand as its new corporate name.
San-Yang Intertrade Corporation with a head office address at 12 Mars St. E and E Compound, F. Santiago, Parada Valenzuela City is the principal importer and distributor of laminate furniture in the Philippines today. It started as AAA Commercial in 1996 that sells mini closets and small plastics drawers. Having benefitted from the plastic boom in the late 90's AAA Commercial Broke new ground and imported collapsible furniture from Malaysia and Shanghai.
The distribution of collapsible furniture that ranged from small cabinets, bookshelves and wardrobe cabinets proved to be a success. Over a period of time, more collections were brought into the country and the brand San-Yang Furniture by AAA Commercial slowly carved its niche in the furniture industry. In June 2001, AAA Commercial was re-structured and decided to adopt its popular brand as its new corporate name.
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