Lead and supervise daily purchasing activities for [materials/goods/services] in line with operational needs. Develop and implement purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures. Source suppliers, request quotations (RFQs), evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, and place purchase orders. Ensure compliance with procurement guidelines, approval workflows, and documentation requirements. Monitor supplier performance (delivery time, quality, responsiveness) and manage corrective actions when required. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Finance, Warehouse/Logistics, Engineering/Operations) to ensure availability of required items. Manage inventory-related purchasing activities to support stock targets and reduce stock-outs/overstock. Track procurement KPIs such as lead time, cost savings, on-time delivery, and supplier performance. Resolve purchasing issues (delivery delays, order discrepancies, claims) in coordination with relevant teams. Train, mentor, and support purchasing team members; manage section workload and priorities. Maintain accurate procurement records within [ERP system name if applicable].