Purchase Head

Job Description : PURCHASE HEAD FOOD MANUFACTURING CENTRAL AFRICA Key Responsibilities: - Lead/Manage the purchasing department. Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed - Analyze new industry trends and make contacts with suppliers Developing an organization's procurement rules and regulations - Determining supply needs and researching potential suppliers. Acting as a liaison and communicating pricing and performance needs to vendors and suppliers. - Sourcing suppliers and testing product samples. Documenting the features and benefits of products and services. - Preparing cost-benefit analysis reports for review by managers. Negotiating favorable procurement contracts with selected vendors and suppliers. - Documenting processes and generating monthly supply cost reports. Monitoring the company's demand for products to avoid supply shortages. - Keeping abreast of vendor and supplier-related activities in the industry. Assessing data from a variety of sources to gain insights into pricing strategies and market trends. - Analyzing competitor pricing and market trends to increase market share and profitability. - Tracking customer engagement to develop effective pricing strategies for products and offerings. - Applying statistical modeling methods to determine the potential impact of pricing strategies on profitability. - Recommending pricing strategies that align closely with market trends and identifying new market segments. - Forecasting revenue and market share based on market trends, production costs, profit margins, and sales volumes. - Collaborating with sales and marketing departments on developing and implementing competitive pricing strategies. - Developing dynamic pricing tools to effectively respond to changing market needs and trends. - Preparing and presenting pricing analysis findings to executives, marketing teams, and sales staff. - Keeping informed on pricing analysis methods and industry trends. Qualifications and Skills: - Over 20 years progressive experience in a raw material purchase in a food manufacturing company. - Qualification in supply chain management will be advantageous. - Proficiency in electronic procurement and analytical software - In-depth business management, supply chain, and strategic sourcing knowledge. - In-depth knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis. - Extensive experience in analyzing pricing strategies and forecasting revenue and market share. - Experience in collaborating on pricing strategies with sales and marketing departments - Advanced analytical skills. - Exceptional negotiation skills. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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