PURCHASING MANAGER

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company goals and cost-efficiency targets.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities to ensure a consistent supply of quality materials at competitive prices.
• Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with suppliers based on performance, quality, and reliability.
• Oversee supplier evaluations, on-boarding, and performance monitoring to ensure alignment with LH Plus standards.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and contracts to achieve the best value for the company.
• Compliance & Risk Management : Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, food safety standards, and relevant regulations (HACCP, ISO 22000, ISO 13485).
• Monitor supplier risk, including financial stability, production capacity, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, train, and develop the purchasing team to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Provide support in complex supplier negotiations and critical purchasing decisions.
• Reporting & Analysis : Track and report key purchasing KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and material lead times.
• Conduct regular spend analysis and market research to support planning and cost control.
• Operational Oversight : Manage purchasing documentation including Purchase Orders (POs), Payment Requests, ISO documents, Supplier Approvals, and Evaluations.
• Collaborate with the New Product Development (NPD) team to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of new materials or components.

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