Purchasing Manager
CurrentLeading the procurement department to provide a cost effective and efficient centralized inventory control and procurement processes for AVFI nationally. This senior management role reporting directly to AVFI's Directors is responsible for building relationships with our global supply chain, negotiating costs, ensuring compliance, and inventory control.A challenging and rewarding role responsible for:•Undertaking purchasing activities including forecasting, negotiations, monitoring supplier performance, pricing, delivery schedules and supply •Sourcing suppliers and quotations in accordance with procurement processes •Establishing and maintaining pricing structures to ensure profitability and competitiveness •Reconciliation of purchasing and shipping documents •Controlling and maintaining inventory and supplier databases •Assisting in the development and maintenance of best practice purchasing and procurement processes