Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled Local Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement activities, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries, achieving cost savings, and maintaining compliance with company policies and approved budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review purchase requisitions and ensure alignment with approved budgets, specifications, and procurement policies.
- Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders, ensuring compliance with agreed pricing, quantities, and commercial terms.
- Manage supplier relationships, identify and evaluate potential suppliers, and follow up on deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Analyze supplier quotations, conduct technical and commercial comparisons, and negotiate prices, contracts, and payment terms to achieve the best value and cost savings.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and reports while ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable regulations.
Desired Candidate Profile
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Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, with 1 2 years of relevant experience.
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Good knowledge of procurement processes, purchasing policies, and supplier management.
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Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with high attention to detail and organizational abilities.
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Excellent English proficiency and strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; knowledge of Oracle ERP or other ERP systems is an advantage.