A Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, tracking metrics to reduce expenses, negotiating deals, and managing vendors. They ensure clear requirements, forecast market trends, mitigate risks, and collaborate with stakeholders. Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills are required.Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategiesTrack and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectivenessCraft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal termsPartner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentationForecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier powerPerform cost and scenario analysis, and bench markingAssess, manage and mitigate risksSeek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliersDetermine quantity and timing of deliveriesMonitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.Create detailed journal entries and post them to the general ledger (GL) to track all income statements and expensesHandle all accounts payable and receivable on a daily basis to make sure each invoice and expense report is accurateReconcile all business accounts to ensure our records match up and no transaction gets lostEnter financial data into computer software, making sure all bills and invoices are filed correctlyFacilitate all incoming payments and outgoing checks, including printing, obtaining signatures for, and distributing checks as necessaryFollow up with vendors for accounts payable and keep in touch as needed for collections and ensure bills are paid on timePrepare for quarterly reporting using standard best practices and assist in monthly closingsAssist the real estate team or other staff accountants with other accounting duties as needed