- Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
- Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers.
- Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
- Monitor stock levels and verify purchase requisitions.
- Maintain professional relationships with all key suppliers.
- Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
- Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information, and invoices.
- Reviews markets, price & delivery conditions, and trends to determine present and future materials availability.
- Initiates requests for quotations against queries / requests received from users.
- Receives and evaluates quotations, forwards to users.
- Processes and releases Purchase orders on approved / specified vendors.
- Make sure that purchasing documents are completed properly and the terms and conditions of purchase are appropriate.
- Ensure regular and effective follow up of open orders
- Follows policies and procedures established by the Manager and monitors activates of purchasing clerks
- Processes purchase order claims and contracts as per company policy.
- Reviews weekly inventory trends and discussion variations with user staff.
- Contacts suppliers / vendors when variations arise in delivery, quality , price , or conditions of sale.
- Liaises between suppliers / Manufactures and relevant internal departments.
- Keeps accurate records of price histories and problems in doing business with particular vendors.
- Purchase follows departmental quid lines and selects vendors on the basis of price, capability, and past performance.
- Purchase negotiates prices, discounts , credit terms and delivery etc.
- Ensure efficient utilization of the work force and maintain staffing levels based on company standards.
Bachelor Degree is a must.3-7 years of experience as local purchasing specialist (Manufacturing sector is preferred).Additional certification in the field of procurement is a plus.Good in English.Excellent negotiation skills.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Very Good in all Microsoft Office applications.Good Knowledge of ERP system.