Amiad Global Purchasing Manager
Reporting to: Supply chain manager
General:
Amiad is a global company that manufactures a wide range of solutions and filters in the field of water filtration. Amiad has multiple manufacturing sites worldwide. The HQ purchasing department is responsible for procurement of a wide range of materials and technologies. It outlines the purchasing policy within the company and holds professional responsibility for the procurement processes for Amiad's products in subsidiary companies.
Objectives of the Position:
* Management of purchasing department in HQ and coordination of purchasing activities: handling the procurement process, sourcing suppliers, and managing vendor relationships to ensure an effective supply chain and optimize costs.
* Developing and implementing procurement strategies and policies for cost optimisation and enhancing supply chain efficiency.
* Professional guidance in procurement processes for various territories and ensuring that processes are carried out using the same methods and standards.
* Collaborating with other departments such as product management, sales, and marketing to ensure purchasing efforts support company-wide initiatives.
* Conducting market research and analysis to stay updated on industry trends, supplier capabilities and pricing fluctuations.
* Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating contracts and terms.
* departments to meet the company's goals.
* Managing supplier relationships, including ongoing performance evaluation, issue resolution and fostering long-term partnerships
* Setting objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Responsible for managing the global purchasing managers forum.