Snr. MRO Purchasing Manager (Asian Expats only)

JOB SUMMARY

Manage MRO purchasing to ensure purchasing effectiveness in term of cost, quality, delivery of all MRO purchase items

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels;

2. Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;

3. Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers;

4. Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them;

5. Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided;

6. Processing payments and invoices;

7. Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future;

8. Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities;

9. Giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth;

10. Developing an organization’s purchasing strategy;

11. Producing reports and statistics using computer software weekly, monthly and an annual report to his direct supervisor;

12. Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors;

13. Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives;

14. Attending meetings and trade conferences;

15. Training and supervising the work of other members of staff.

16. Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies

17. Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

18. Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking

19. Assess, manage and mitigate risks

20. Determine quantity and timing of deliveries

21. Performs other related jobs as assigned by the department head / manager

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education

• Four-year university degree or similar level of knowledge and experience
• Good English skill both speaking and writing

2. Experience

• 7 -10 years management experience in purchasing in international

• companies

• 3. Knowledge of:

• Technical and equipment purchase.
• Product and process knowledge
• Understanding of production equipment and spare parts is advantages.
• Able to handle international purchasing

4. Skills and Abilities

• Analytical skills;
• Commercial awareness;
• Ability to adapt to different client needs and to develop and maintain

successful working relationships;

• A good standard of numeracy in order to analysis facts and figures;
• A flair for negotiation and networking;
• The ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of

demanding targets and tight deadlines;

• Planning: an ability to think ahead and prepare action plan to achieve results
• Leadership and influencing skills.
• Must be able to improve working conditions (safety, quality, productivity,

cost)

• Measure and control performance goals and standards
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality,

productivity, and cost

• Problem analysis and resolution
• Quality orientation and attention to detail
• Systems and continuous improvement orientation
• Cost effective awareness
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team player
• Thorough understanding of Office applications
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, safety, quality control

and performance management