Ceres Mi

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms • Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power • Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking • Assess, manage and mitigate risks • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers • Determine quantity and timing of deliveries • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand Soft skills: Strong understanding of the market conditions and trends Working knowledge of negotiation techniques in the industry Exceptional interpersonal and social skills to build a good rapport Positive and professional demeanor Excellent verbal and written communication skills Flexible to travel and work long hours as necessary

As a purchasing Executive I am responsible for managing procurement operations, ensuring quality standards are followed in all activities and processes. I improve processes by advising on sourcing strategies and improvement changes to ensure timely delivery on projects. As an experienced employee with both technical and procurement expertise, I am comfortable interacting with vendors and other external parties, to manage vendor selection and evaluation.

Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks. Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc. Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation. Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.

Responsible for the preparation and process of purchase orders and documents. Assist Supply Chain Director in planning, organizing, directing and controlling company’s procurement