Key duties/responsibilities of Purchasing assistant manager:
• Work closely with supplier to optimize supplier processes.
• Explore available technology and implement best practices related to purchasing activities.
• Engage directly in the company’s supply chain process to ensure that all customs material movements are completed, recorded accurately, and follow scheduled plan.
• Development of reports and relevant policies relating to Logistics and Customs Clearance.
• Plan, organize, track and disseminate information related to Raw Material suppliers.
• Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Formulate and implement yearly commodity and supply base strategy.
• Participate in purchasing related internal meetings, including making presentations to senior management.
• Maintain up to date supply base information database.
• Maintaining competitive pricing.
• Leading yearly cost reductions activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; assure all items brokered have proper paperwork and documentation.
• Preparing RFQs for multi-year full production quantities.
• Negotiating long term agreements.
• Provide guidance and share best practices (experiences) with junior purchasing staff .
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure an efficient and professional operation consistent with corporate vision.