Manager - Purchasing

Responsibilities

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• ● We are purpose-driven and committed to people and planet. Our transformative programs are a driving force to achieving Vision 2030, as well as leading the world towards regenerative tourism.
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• ● Job Purpose:
• ● Manage purchasing operations by planning, sourcing, negotiating, and acquiring goods and services while ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, supplier performance, and compliance with organizational policies and operational requirements.
• ● Functional Responsibilities:
• ● This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive. Additional tasks related to the broader department may be assigned as required.
• ● Manage end-to-end purchasing activities including purchase requests, supplier sourcing, quotation evaluation, purchase order issuance, negotiations, and timely delivery of goods and services.
• ● Lead purchasing activities supporting corporate operations and event delivery, including production, audio-visual services, venues, branding, furniture, catering, logistics, promotional items, and entertainment requirements.
• ● Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements, prioritize requests, and ensure procurement activities support operational and project timelines.
• ● Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions with suppliers to achieve best value while maintaining quality and service standards.
• ● Establish and maintain approved supplier relationships through supplier evaluation, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure reliable service delivery.
• ● Monitor purchasing expenditure against approved budgets, analyze spending trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and prepare purchasing reports and management dashboards.
• ● Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, delegated authorities, contractual obligations, and applicable governance requirements while maintaining complete purchasing documentation.
• ● Resolve supplier delivery issues, quality concerns, invoice discrepancies, and purchasing-related risks to minimize operational disruptions and maintain business continuity.
• ● Support inventory planning and demand forecasting by coordinating purchasing schedules with operational requirements and supplier lead times where applicable.
• ● Drive continuous improvement of purchasing processes, systems, supplier performance, and operational efficiency to enhance service quality and purchasing effectiveness.
• ● Managerial Responsibilities:
• ● Provide input to the Department's strategy from the Section or Unit perspective, in alignment with RSG's vision and mission.