PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Description

Job Summary: An administrative company is seeking a Procurement professional to plan, negotiate with suppliers, manage inventory, and support finance, sales, and operations. Key Highlights: 1. Flexible job title definition (Purchaser, Procurement Coordinator, or Procurement Manager) 2. Focus on planning, negotiation, and strategic inventory management 3. Opportunity to work on cost analysis and market trend analysis An administrative and management-sector company seeks a professional for the Procurement area, focusing on planning, supplier negotiation, inventory management, and strategic support to finance, sales, and operations departments. The final job title (Purchaser, Procurement Coordinator, or Procurement Manager) will be determined after interviews with shortlisted candidates, based on technical profile and experience level. Main Responsibilities Plan, manage, and execute procurement department activities; Identify merchandise requirements and analyze physical and financial inventory; Prepare purchase orders and monitor delivery timelines; Negotiate with suppliers (prices, delivery timelines, commercial terms, and benefits); Evaluate and develop suppliers; Monitor performance indicators (inventory turnover, margins, costs, and timelines); Collaborate with the finance department to align procurement with cash flow; Perform pricing and cost analysis; Research new products and market trends; Manage and analyze procurement and inventory reports; Provide strategic guidance on product mix to store managers; Ensure accurate and up-to-date records in company systems. **Requirements:** Completed high school education (mandatory); Preferred: currently pursuing or holding a degree in Business Administration, Commercial Management, Procurement Management, or related fields; Proven experience in procurement, preferably in retail; Knowledge of negotiation, cost analysis, inventory management, and performance indicators; Analytical, organized, and strategic mindset. Desired Skills Strong negotiation skills; Organizational ability and attention to detail; Systemic vision and focus on cost reduction; Effective communication and interpersonal skills; Proactivity, ethics, and accountability; Agility and numerical proficiency.