A well established retail chain in KSA in field of pharmaceuticals has vacancy for Purchasing Manager. All the applicants should be a bachelor's degree holder in Purchases and Procurement or related discipline. Work experience of at least 7 years in purchases and procurement in large sized organization is required. Preference to candidates who are experience din pharmaceutical industry. 

Job Description:

> Supervision of all purchases through placing orders with local suppliers.

> Ensuring the receipt of all the requested items and maintaining records.

> Oversee negotiations with local suppliers for procurements and contracts.

> Define profitable sales targets for each unit of non-medical procurement section.

> Periodically follow-up on the evaluation of the performance of all the local suppliers.

> Identify training needs, carry out training for new and existing subordinates and evaluate results.

> Prepare periodic reports on the progress of the work and achievements in the department and submit it to the direct supervisor.

> Oversee the process of receiving goods and ensure goods and items received in the warehouses or branches match quantities and specification in the purchase orders.