Senior Purchasing Officer

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Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Purchasing Officer to oversee and manage the purchasing activities within a Medical field organization. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supervising purchasing operations, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures, and maintaining effective vendor relationships.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Develop and interpret policies and procedures related to the purchasing section.

  • Prepare and manage work schedules, assigning tasks and responsibilities to purchasing officers.

  • Supervise purchasing activities to ensure compliance, accuracy, and completeness.

  • Provide guidance and support to subordinates in solving work-related challenges.

  • Recommend and implement procedural improvements to enhance efficiency.

  • Consolidate and report on team performance and progress.

  • Oversee and prioritize daily purchasing tasks, ensuring timely completion of procurement activities.

  • Maintain expert knowledge of goods and services within the specialized commodity group to advise subordinates and customers effectively.

  • Supervise and process purchase requisitions, orders, and related documentation.

  • Ensure accurate input of purchasing data in the system and maintain organized records for reference.

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve procurement-related issues.

  • Monitor purchase order activities, ensuring proper coordination, updates, and follow-up with suppliers.

  • Regularly brief the Purchasing Manager on departmental activities and escalate critical issues as necessary.

Skills


  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement roles.

  • Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other advanced computer applications.

  • Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of procurement management, vendor relations, and contract management.

Post date: Today
Publisher: Bayt
Post date: Today
Publisher: Bayt