232 Purchasing Manager jobs in Pakistan

Purchasing managers work in a wide range of sectors for many different organisations. Their job is to buy in any product or service that the organisation may need in order to carry out their business and operate as necessary. The purchasing manager sources whatever the business requires or searches for better deals and more profitable suppliers possibly on a worldwide scale. They need to be cost effective while also dealing with other factors such as sustainability, risk management and ethical issues. Purchasing and supply management is an important role for any business or organisation. More than two thirds of revenue can be spent on buying the company’s products or services meaning the purchase manager can make a real difference in cost saving and profit.

Typical work activities

The work activities carried out by a purchasing manager depend largely on the business functions, size and location of the employing organisation. The level of responsibility held by the purchasing manager will also influence duties. Tasks typically involve:

1. Forecasting likely levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximise business efficiency;
2. Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;
3. Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers;
4. Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them;
5. Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress - checking the quality of service provided;
6. Processing payments and invoices;
7. Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future;
8. Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities;
9. Giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth;
10. Developing an organisation's purchasing strategy;
11. Producing reports and statistics using computer software;
12. Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors;
13. Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives;
14. Attending meetings and trade conferences;
15. Training and supervising the work of other members of staff.

Job Specification

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

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Developing and implementing purchasing strategies. Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks. Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc. Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation. Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs. Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery. Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications. Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets. Working to improve purchasing systems and processes. Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system. Job Specification

Degree in business administration or a related field. Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position. Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management. Supervisory and management experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills. Strong planning and organizational skills. Building Materials - Rawalpindi, Pakistan

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Purchasing managers work in a wide range of sectors for many different organisations. Their job is to buy in any product or service that the organisation may need in order to carry out their business and operate as necessary. The purchasing manager sources whatever the business requires or searches for better deals and more profitable suppliers possibly on a worldwide scale. They need to be cost effective while also dealing with other factors such as sustainability, risk management and ethical issues. Purchasing and supply management is an important role for any business or organisation. More than two thirds of revenue can be spent on buying the company’s products or services meaning the purchase manager can make a real difference in cost saving and profit.

Typical work activities

The work activities carried out by a purchasing manager depend largely on the business functions, size and location of the employing organisation. The level of responsibility held by the purchasing manager will also influence duties. Tasks typically involve: Forecasting likely levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximise business efficiency; Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality; Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers; Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them; Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress - checking the quality of service provided; Processing payments and invoices; Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future; Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities; Giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth; Developing an organisation's purchasing strategy; Producing reports and statistics using computer software; Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors; Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives; Attending meetings and trade conferences; Training and supervising the work of other members of staff. Job Specification

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. Information Technology and Services - Karachi, Pakistan

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Assistant Sourcing Manager page is loadedAssistant Sourcing Manager Apply locations Pakistan, Lahore - Office time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: September 15, 2025 (20 days left to apply) job requisition id R-0141330JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Lead & manage the sourcing operations to ensure successful execution of product programs to meet brands’ requirements. Help in developing & implementation of sourcing strategies that meet or exceed company objectives and achieve cost effectiveness, driving growth and timely delivery of products. Fostering strong & effective relationship with all vendors to achieve the desired outcomes in all key performance indicators.

Costing & Special Projects

• Ensure costing is submitted under the guidelines of PD & Management with specific focus on ongoing priorities.
• Deadlines are essential to be met.
• Manage well on cost saving and all KPIs.
• Understand supplier capabilities and strategize & present solutions to PD & Management that reduce LT, provide savings & create value propositions in terms of products & processes.
• Ensure an amicable relationship of trust & respect is maintained with the supplier.

Bulk Production:

• Monitor vendors performance closely with updated supplier profiles in place and periodical assessment of suppliers done properly.
• Ensure Bulk placement falls on aligned LT & within capacities.
• Ensure Supply chain issues are caught beforehand & resolved.
• Responsible for bulk execution by liaising with mills/Suppliers/Support departments/trims suppliers/Prod development.
• Responsible for on-ground monitoring of operations to verify & report production statuses, proactively seeking bottlenecks before they endanger deliverables.
• Actively liaise with FE & PI teams on bulk issues & take up with PD etc. to resolve.
• Ensure on time delivery, which involves working with vendors and mills to track development, pre-production, and bulk production of fabric and garments
• Responsible for aiding Managers in creating Specific reports for taking up issues.
• Responsible for management and training of Suppliers in LS&Co. systems.

Production Planning:

• Update vendor capacities per week and month for assigned brands and segments in LS&Co. systems. Furthermore, responsibilities for production planning include comparing established capacities with plan placement at vendor to ensure accurate delivery dates of garments
• Update lead-times for garment and fabric in LS&Co lead-time templates. Once received production dates from vendor, compare submitted lead-times for each product (PC-9)
• Minimize MOQ upcharges and liabilities by effective planning, negotiation, and cross sourcing through vendor coordination

Product Development:

• Responsibilities include aiding senior management in liaison with fabric and quality teams to ensure fabric and garment quality, within LS&CO specifications of both aesthetic and physical standards.
• Responsible for tracking development of prototypes, commercial samples, and ad samples at the start of every season in preparation for bulk production
• Initiate PERR meeting between vendor, Finishing team, Quality team, and relevant SSM to highlight new developments at the beginning of a season
• Initiating and tracking pre-production approvals i.e. Approval Samples for Size Sets, Finishes, Shade Bands, and First Off Production for products which are new to a season, or which have a change in measurement specifications and finish recipes
• Provide relevant resources (manufacturing, construction, design documents) in a timely manner to ensure on-time submissions of each approval in the approval process

Control:

• Aid Quality and Finishing teams to ensure any bulk issues in production are resolved in a timely manner.
• Implement and standardize LS&Co. SOPs, protocols, and processes.
• Aid in implementing new processes/systems across vendors.
• Coordinate with vendors, IT, and third-party logistic teams to ensure accurate and transparent data representation in Levi’s systems
• Achieve strong customer services through quick responses, efficient problem solving and creative solutions along with market intelligence.

Other Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and motivation to team members and carry out a proper resources management to develop an effective and flexible team.
• Help in developing short- and long-term sourcing strategies for RTM to support the brand strategy and the business needs.
• Aiding sustainability team in maintaining global Sustainability goals, including Worker Well Being and Fair Labor Practices as well as Product related certifications (all international partner organizations) and Process Optimization controls
• Facilitate in recruitment, on-boarding, and training of new team members.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Education:

Bachelors/Master's degree in Business/Economics/Finance/ Textile.

Experience:

7-8 years professional experience with a Denim Supplier or Liaison Office in Pakistan.

Must demonstrate maturity and resilience, with strong professional ethics, integrity, and a sense of responsibility

Functional Competencies:

• Strong data analytical & problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multi-task and lead people

• Quick to learn with high level of initiative

LOCATION Pakistan, Lahore - OfficeFULL TIME/PART TIME Full timeCurrent LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

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The job of a Sourcing Manager within the fashion or retail industry is to focus on finding the best resources at the best prices to keep the manufacturing process on schedule and to ensure productivity is cost effective for their fashion brand. The role of a Sourcing Manager in fashion could source anything across raw materials, fabrics & components, garment suppliers and factories depending on the fashion/retail company you are working for. The manufacturing process is monitored from inception through to completion, and the Sourcing Manager will analyse the process to determine whether to use the supplier again or seek out higher quality or more cost-effective providers. The job entails confirming the terms of all contracts, licenses, insurance and liability agreements for each source being used.

Job Specification

To work as a successful Sourcing Manager within fashion or retail you need to understand garment manufacturing, have great contacts with international suppliers and manufacturers, and have strong negotiation skills to get the best price and delivery schedule. International travel is an extensive part of the Sourcing Manager's role within any fashion/retail company, and many are based overseas close to manufacturing source.

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Sr Sourcing Manager
Standard Textile Co., Inc, Pakistan

The Senior Sourcing Manager will be based in Karachi, Pakistan and reporting to Vice President Corporate Sourcing. The Sr. Sourcing Manager will work as a cross-functional leader of Standard Textile developing strategic Asian suppliers in relationships in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in an effort to reduce costs and lead-times while improving product quality and consistency.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of a high-performance supply chain sourcing team focusing on innovative products and processes and speed to market improvements of developed products.

Major Responsibilities Include:

1. Develop and manage business relationships with external suppliers including monitoring negotiated contracts to ensure quality and service requirements are being achieved.
2. Develop a representative office in Karachi to coordinate all sourcing activities.
3. Increase new product development speed to market.
4. Development of new processes to support revenue growth opportunities.
5. Lead the implementation of Asian sourcing activities that meet company strategic objectives.
6. Analyze industry trends to assess short and long term strategic sourcing goals and objectives.
7. Develop and communicate pricing forecasts for use in business planning.
8. Track Key performance metrics, including on-time delivery, quality assurance rating and factory capacities.

Fully qualified candidates will possess the following attributes:

1. 7+ years of textile industry, Senior management sourcing experience with in-depth knowledge of internal purchasing procedures and processes, expert knowledge of external trends and best practices.
2. Profound knowledge of textile and apparel manufacturers throughout Pakistan and Sri Lanka, an aggressive negotiator with extensive experience in product costing based on current raw material prices used in the manufacture of needed products.
3. Demonstrated track record for improving supplier performance and reducing cost.
4. Use appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team.
5. Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to influence and build effective relationships with business partners (peers, functional partners, external vendors and alliance partners).
6. Expect to have strong procurement experience or the ability to quickly acquire complex strategic procurement skills.
7. Some travel required.

EDUCATION:

1. Bachelor's degree in management, engineering, textiles or related field experience.

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Assistant Sourcing Manager page is loaded Assistant Sourcing Manager Apply locations Pakistan, Lahore - Office time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: September 15, 2025 (20 days left to apply) job requisition id R-0141330

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: Lead & manage the sourcing operations to ensure successful execution of product programs to meet brands’ requirements. Help in developing & implementation of sourcing strategies that meet or exceed company objectives and achieve cost effectiveness, driving growth and timely delivery of products. Fostering strong & effective relationship with all vendors to achieve the desired outcomes in all key performance indicators. Costing & Special Projects Ensure costing is submitted under the guidelines of PD & Management with specific focus on ongoing priorities. Deadlines are essential to be met. Manage well on cost saving and all KPIs. Understand supplier capabilities and strategize & present solutions to PD & Management that reduce LT, provide savings & create value propositions in terms of products & processes. Ensure an amicable relationship of trust & respect is maintained with the supplier. Bulk Production: Monitor vendors performance closely with updated supplier profiles in place and periodical assessment of suppliers done properly. Ensure Bulk placement falls on aligned LT & within capacities. Ensure Supply chain issues are caught beforehand & resolved. Responsible for bulk execution by liaising with mills/Suppliers/Support departments/trims suppliers/Prod development. Responsible for on-ground monitoring of operations to verify & report production statuses, proactively seeking bottlenecks before they endanger deliverables. Actively liaise with FE & PI teams on bulk issues & take up with PD etc. to resolve. Ensure on time delivery, which involves working with vendors and mills to track development, pre-production, and bulk production of fabric and garments Responsible for aiding Managers in creating Specific reports for taking up issues. Responsible for management and training of Suppliers in LS&Co. systems. Production Planning: Update vendor capacities per week and month for assigned brands and segments in LS&Co. systems. Furthermore, responsibilities for production planning include comparing established capacities with plan placement at vendor to ensure accurate delivery dates of garments Update lead-times for garment and fabric in LS&Co lead-time templates. Once received production dates from vendor, compare submitted lead-times for each product (PC-9) Minimize MOQ upcharges and liabilities by effective planning, negotiation, and cross sourcing through vendor coordination Product Development: Responsibilities include aiding senior management in liaison with fabric and quality teams to ensure fabric and garment quality, within LS&CO specifications of both aesthetic and physical standards. Responsible for tracking development of prototypes, commercial samples, and ad samples at the start of every season in preparation for bulk production Initiate PERR meeting between vendor, Finishing team, Quality team, and relevant SSM to highlight new developments at the beginning of a season Initiating and tracking pre-production approvals i.e. Approval Samples for Size Sets, Finishes, Shade Bands, and First Off Production for products which are new to a season, or which have a change in measurement specifications and finish recipes Provide relevant resources (manufacturing, construction, design documents) in a timely manner to ensure on-time submissions of each approval in the approval process Control: Aid Quality and Finishing teams to ensure any bulk issues in production are resolved in a timely manner. Implement and standardize LS&Co. SOPs, protocols, and processes. Aid in implementing new processes/systems across vendors. Coordinate with vendors, IT, and third-party logistic teams to ensure accurate and transparent data representation in Levi’s systems Achieve strong customer services through quick responses, efficient problem solving and creative solutions along with market intelligence. Other Roles and Responsibilities Provide coaching and motivation to team members and carry out a proper resources management to develop an effective and flexible team. Help in developing short- and long-term sourcing strategies for RTM to support the brand strategy and the business needs. Aiding sustainability team in maintaining global Sustainability goals, including Worker Well Being and Fair Labor Practices as well as Product related certifications (all international partner organizations) and Process Optimization controls Facilitate in recruitment, on-boarding, and training of new team members. CANDIDATE PROFILE: Education: Bachelors/Master's degree in Business/Economics/Finance/ Textile. Experience: 7-8 years professional experience with a Denim Supplier or Liaison Office in Pakistan. Must demonstrate maturity and resilience, with strong professional ethics, integrity, and a sense of responsibility Functional Competencies: • Strong data analytical & problem-solving skills. • Ability to multi-task and lead people • Quick to learn with high level of initiative LOCATION

Pakistan, Lahore - Office

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

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Sr Sourcing Manager Standard Textile Co., Inc, Pakistan

The Senior Sourcing Manager will be based in Karachi, Pakistan and reporting to Vice President Corporate Sourcing. The Sr. Sourcing Manager will work as a cross-functional leader of Standard Textile developing strategic Asian suppliers in relationships in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in an effort to reduce costs and lead-times while improving product quality and consistency. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of a high-performance supply chain sourcing team focusing on innovative products and processes and speed to market improvements of developed products.

Major Responsibilities Include:

Develop and manage business relationships with external suppliers including monitoring negotiated contracts to ensure quality and service requirements are being achieved. Develop a representative office in Karachi to coordinate all sourcing activities. Increase new product development speed to market. Development of new processes to support revenue growth opportunities. Lead the implementation of Asian sourcing activities that meet company strategic objectives. Analyze industry trends to assess short and long term strategic sourcing goals and objectives. Develop and communicate pricing forecasts for use in business planning. Track Key performance metrics, including on-time delivery, quality assurance rating and factory capacities.

Fully qualified candidates will possess the following attributes: 7+ years of textile industry, Senior management sourcing experience with in-depth knowledge of internal purchasing procedures and processes, expert knowledge of external trends and best practices. Profound knowledge of textile and apparel manufacturers throughout Pakistan and Sri Lanka, an aggressive negotiator with extensive experience in product costing based on current raw material prices used in the manufacture of needed products. Demonstrated track record for improving supplier performance and reducing cost. Use appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team. Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to influence and build effective relationships with business partners (peers, functional partners, external vendors and alliance partners). Expect to have strong procurement experience or the ability to quickly acquire complex strategic procurement skills. Some travel required.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in management, engineering, textiles or related field experience.

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The job of a Sourcing Manager within the fashion or retail industry is to focus on finding the best resources at the best prices to keep the manufacturing process on schedule and to ensure productivity is cost effective for their fashion brand. The role of a Sourcing Manager in fashion could source anything across raw materials, fabrics & components, garment suppliers and factories depending on the fashion/retail company you are working for. The manufacturing process is monitored from inception through to completion, and the Sourcing Manager will analyse the process to determine whether to use the supplier again or seek out higher quality or more cost-effective providers. The job entails confirming the terms of all contracts, licenses, insurance and liability agreements for each source being used.

Job Specification

To work as a successful Sourcing Manager within fashion or retail you need to understand garment manufacturing, have great contacts with international suppliers and manufacturers, and have strong negotiation skills to get the best price and delivery schedule. International travel is an extensive part of the Sourcing Manager's role within any fashion/retail company, and many are based overseas close to manufacturing source.

Information Technology and Services - Lahore, Pakistan

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