Senior Purchasing Manager

Job Responsibilities:Develop a comprehensive understanding of project and program strategies, objectives, and needs across varied purchasing scopes.Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure purchasing activities align with diverse Programs objectives and organizational goals.Support Pre-Sales teams by providing cost analysis, quotations, and negotiating back-to-back terms across various categories.Work closely with program teams to ensure cost efficiency, quality standards, and on-time delivery for a broad range of products and services.Develop and manage category strategies that enhance innovation, quality, and cost-effectiveness, while improving internal stakeholder service.Source suppliers and collaborate with internal teams to ensure appropriate supplier selection across multiple categories and program scopes.Perform thorough analyses to recommend purchasing strategies, employing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles for diverse purchasing needs.Build and maintain strong, continuous relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth contract implementation, identify new business opportunities, and mitigate risks.Challenge internal needs, conduct RFIs/RFQs, and negotiate favorable agreements that maximize cost-effectiveness and competitive advantages across various project types.Contribute to the Design to Cost initiatives for tenders and ongoing contracts.Collaborate with R&D teams to drive innovation and supplier-led solutions across varied scopes.Lead the negotiation and execution of supplier contracts, ensuring they align with the diverse and evolving needs of the business.Job Requirements:Extensive experience in international business, with a strong focus on managing tenders and programs across a broad range of purchasing categories.Solid experience in contract and project management across various purchasing scopes.Strong technical background, with the ability to understand and collaborate on both hardware and software-related procurement.Results-driven with a focus on achieving cost savings, business efficiency, and customer satisfaction across different purchasing categories.Proven experience in supplier management, with the ability to manage and optimize supplier relationships across multiple scopes.Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.Experience in negotiation with suppliers on contracting costing, master service agreement, contract terms, delivery timeline, and product quality.
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