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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Associate to manage our company's purchasing activities. The Purchasing Associate's responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities. The ideal candidate should be able to manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes, have excellent communication and negotiation skills, and be able to work well within a team. This role requires a deep understanding of the supply chain process and strong analytical skills.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
- Managing daily purchasing activities.
- Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
- Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
- Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
- Managing and evaluating the performance of the purchasing team.
- Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
- Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
- Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
- Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Superb organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and good record-keeping skills.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Ability to work well within a team.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What strategies would you use to manage supplier relations?
- How would you handle a situation where a supplier failed to deliver a product on time?
- What systems have you used in the past for managing purchasing activities?
- Can you describe a time when you had to negotiate a contract with a supplier?
- How do you ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications?