Cluster Purchase Manager

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• Manage the inventory and warehousing activities by effectively forecasting material demands, stock levels, re-order points and resources capacity ensuring product availability.
• Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and customers; internal, local, and overseas while ensuring they are compliant in all areas as specified by company policies & procedures.
• Manage the receiving details and implement corrective actions for dispute resolution.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.
• Ensure continuous improvement of processes through team collaboration and technology implementation resulting in improved service levels and reductions in total costs.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Assists with the monthly/quarterly/annual inventories.
• The Purchaser ensures that Department Managers are informed daily (at the morning meeting) of the goods expected to arrive.
• The efficiency of the Purchasing Department and Stores is to be maintained and improved.
• Is responsible for all matters related to the maintaining of delivery schedules. Informs, on daily basis, the departments as to the items due to arrive.
• Manage purchasing department lifecycle.
• Other duties as required

•  Education: Bachelor`s Degree
•  Experience: At least 10 years of related work experience and 2 years work experience with luxury brands on similar role.
•  Foreign Language: At least intermediate level English.
•  Computer Literacy: MS Office applications.
•  Skills: Expected to possess detailed and comprehensive knowledge of systems/legislation in the related field and offer consulting to other employees when needed. Some roles require practical knowledge of systems/programmes/software in the related field. Responsible for carrying out and coordinating complex activities in different fields.