Senior Purchaser

Karachi - Pakistan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department : Supply Chain

Position : Senior Purchaser

Location

Karachi

Qualification

Bachelors degree in engineering Business Economics or Law.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in procurement with a focus on strategic sourcing vendor management and contract negotiation preferably in a mining or industrial environment.

Requirements

Proven experience managing complex procurement activities and delivering cost savings.
Hands-on experience with SAP; Ariba experience preferred.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data identify trends and develop insights.
Strong negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal).
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Solid understanding of procurement best practices contract law and ethical sourcing principles.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing activities for complex categories including market analysis supplier identification and contract negotiation.
Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and stakeholder requirements.
Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement value.
Monitor market trends emerging technologies and procurement best practices.
Manage a portfolio of critical vendors building strong collaborative relationships.
Evaluate vendor performance conduct risk assessments and implement improvement plans.
Negotiate contracts in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Mentor and guide junior purchasers in sourcing and vendor management best practices.
Identify opportunities to improve and streamline procurement processes.
Support development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
Assist the Procurement Specialist with procurement technology solutions and data analytics enhancements.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and participate in cross-functional procurement initiatives.

Department : Supply Chain Position : Senior Purchaser Location Karachi Qualification Bachelors degree in engineering Business Economics or Law. Experience Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in procurement with a focus on strategic sourcing vendor ma...