Purchasing Manager

Our client is a well-known Real Estate Group in a premium location in Melbourne. They provide overall housing design, construction planning and project management services etc. They are now looking for a Purchasing Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, leading, and implementing purchasing strategies
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks
• Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Seeking and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals with optimal terms
• 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
• Forecasting price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets
• Assessing, managing, and mitigating risks to ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes
• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system

Requirements:

• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Excellent communication and written skill (both English and Mandarin)
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Supervisory and management experience
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
• Ability to work independently and attention in details
• Degree in business administration or a related field
• Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position