Department: Purchase

Reporting to: CFO

Duty Station: Lahore Head Office

Working Days: 6 days (Monday to Saturday)

Duties & Responsibilities

1.       Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels.

2.       Responsible for implementing systems, processes, analyzing procurement data and develop learning programs.

3.       Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.

4.       Ensure buying decisions are based on the best combination of cost, quality and delivery time.

5.       Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.

6.       Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, building and maintaining good relationships with them.

7.       Exhibit strong negotiation skills to optimize cost and contract. Agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided.

8.       Ensure delivery of products as per SLA.

9.       Processing payments and invoices as per SOPs.

10.    Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities.

11.    Developing an organization's purchasing strategy.

12.    Producing reports and statistics using computer software.

13.    Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors.

14.    Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives.

15.    Training and supervising the work of other members of staff.

16.    Any Other Job relevant to Procurement, assigned by the Line Manager.