Job Description
The group purchasing manager is responsible for leading and managing the organization's group purchasing activities. This role involves developing and implementing group purchasing strategies, negotiating contracts with suppliers, overseeing vendor management, ensuring cost savings, and driving operational efficiencies. The group purchasing manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, analyzes market trends, and maintains strong relationships with suppliers to achieve the organization's procurement objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a group purchasing strategy aligned with procurement goals.
- Consolidate purchasing activities for cost savings and leverage volume discounts.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate favorable terms, and drive improvement.
- Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance while identifying opportunities.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through negotiations, sourcing, and analysis.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align purchasing strategies.
- Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
- Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
