JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Purchasing Manager manages the purchasing function of the Company. He/she also assists in safeguarding the Company and managing Condominium Corporations/Homeowners Associations assets by ensuring that purchases shall only be acquired from accredited suppliers for a reasonable price and meeting the Companys requirement for product quality. Duties and responsibilities also include continuous enhancement of the Departments policies and procedures.
KEY FUNCTIONS
1. MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING
- Oversee and supervise the daytoday functions of the Purchasing Department of the Company
- Plan develop and implement Departments strategic plans
- Supervise Purchasing Assistant by providing directions and assistance to meet Company and department goals
- Establish standard operating procedures for purchasing align with the FAI Central Purchasing; monitor the effectiveness of procedures; revise and improve purchasing processes if necessary
- Support Controller with special projects and workflow improvements
- Provide regular updates on the status of purchase requisitions of the Company and the managed Condominium Corporations/ HOAs.
2. SOURCING AND AWARDING OF PURCHASE ORDERS TO QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS
- Assist FAI Central Purchasing with the sourcing and accreditation of qualified suppliers
- Perform site inspection if necessary for better evaluation of purchase requests and sourcing of suppliers
- Facilitate timely placement of Purchase Orders (PO) through constant communication with FAI Central Purchasing
- Review PO or Notice to Delivery (NTD) for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures
- Provide cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking to ensure that purchase orders shall be awarded to qualified suppliers only
- Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
- Ensure that vendors and suppliers comply with the documentary and the companys policies and procedures
3. PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Assist in the development negotiation and administration of purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements
- Ensure that contracts are properly kept and filed
- Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database C/O accreditation team
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Must have a college degree in commerce or business administration
- Minimum four (4) years of purchasing/procurement experience
- Proficiency in Accounting Systems MS Offices & preferably procurement systems
- Knowledgeable in project management principles and practices.
- With supervisory experience and can work with minimum supervision
- With a working knowledge of all laws and regulations relating to procurement and contracts
- With knowledge of various taxation rulings revenue regulations and memorandums
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Able to resolve conflict constructively and manage difficult situations
- Shows sound and accurate judgment
- With good communication skills both written and oral
Remote Work :
No