Senior Purchaser

Department

Supply Chain

Position

Senior Purchaser

Location

• Karachi

  
  

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Economics, or Law.

  
  

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, with a focus on strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation, preferably in a mining or industrial environment.

  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience managing complex procurement activities and delivering cost savings.

  
  

• Hands-on experience with SAP; Ariba experience preferred.

  
  

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop insights.

  
  

• Strong negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal).

  
  

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors.

  
  

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

  
  

• Solid understanding of procurement best practices, contract law, and ethical sourcing principles.

  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for complex categories, including market analysis, supplier identification, and contract negotiation.

  
  

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and stakeholder requirements.

  
  

• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement value.

  
  

• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and procurement best practices.

  
  

• Manage a portfolio of critical vendors, building strong collaborative relationships.

  
  

• Evaluate vendor performance, conduct risk assessments, and implement improvement plans.

  
  

• Negotiate contracts in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

  
  

• Mentor and guide junior purchasers in sourcing and vendor management best practices.

  
  

• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline procurement processes.

  
  

• Support development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.

  
  

• Assist the Procurement Specialist with procurement technology solutions and data analytics enhancements.

  
  

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and participate in cross-functional procurement initiatives.