Purchasing Manager (Ref 003) at MacTay Consulting

Objective:
To be responsible for the purchasing of commodities through the development and implementation of commodity strategies, plans and management of vendors.

Job Description:
Review and approve purchase order placement from purchasing assistants and buyers.
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions.
Meet with vendors to negotiate improved pricing, product quality, and delivery.
Participate in the development of specifications for products and services.
Attend internal product development meetings to identify new product demands, schedules, and procurement needs.
Forecast requirements and order products to meet demand.
Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids to supplies through committee’s process.
Conduct meetings, prepares and presents reports, and provides information to identify purchasing requirements, establish business plans and performance objectives, and report performance against plan and business objectives.

Qualification & Experience:
A good first degree and a minimum 8 years in the Purchasing function.
Experience in the hospitality industry.
Membership of a recognized professional body will be an advantage.