CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an International company with diverse business interests, we are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and organised Purchasing Manager to join their expanding team of professionals in Limassol.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:
 

• Use software to track, check, prioritize and route orders
• Forecast levels of demand for services and products
• Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
• Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided
• Process payments and invoices
• Keep contract files and use them as reference for the future
• Produce reports and statistics on spending and saving when required
• Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded
• Manage all important documents such as advanced shipping notice, pick slips, bills of lading etc
• Build and maintain professional relationships with relevant internal and external associates (such as vendors, purchasing managers, suppliers etc.)
• Negotiate better pricing when requested
• Resolve issues regarding shipped orders
• Identify shipping issues and implement solutions in a timely manner
• Create and present reports for upper management
• Ensure compliance to legal regulations and company policies
• Report to management on activities and issues

 
Key Skills/Experience:
 

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager (4-5 years minimum experience)
• BSc/BA in Shipping or Supply Chain or logistics or relative field is a must
• Knowledge of logistics operations and shipping procedures and documents
• Solid knowledge of international logistics procedures
• Analytical, well-organized and self-directed
• Comfortable with paperwork and information systems and have great knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures
• Computer savvy with excellent knowledge of MS Office (strong Excel)
• Good understanding of budgeting and reporting
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in directing and evaluating subordinates Problem-solving abilities and excellent team player
• Strong leadership skills

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