- Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
- Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations.
- Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
- Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
- Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements.
- Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
- Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings
- Tracking stock in the inventory and restocking the items as and when required.
- Updating the order details in the internal database.
- Staying up to date with the latest trends in Technology.
- Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and send them to vendors, partners, or distributors.
- Assist in the procurement process from requisition to purchase order issuance.
- Ensure timely delivery of products and services to meet project timelines and requirements.
- Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier performance.
- Ensure that the BOM includes all necessary components, quantities, and specifications required for project completion.
- Implementing effective and transparent communication internally, externally and between different units and centers
- Maintain accurate and detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) for all procurement activities and collaborate with engineering and project management teams to update BOMs as project requirements change.
- Select suppliers that offer the best value for the required goods and services.
- Assist in drafting and finalizing contracts with selected suppliers, ensuring that all terms, pricing, and BOM details are clearly defined.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, and operations teams to understand requirements and specifications.
- Provide support in the selection of products and ensure alignment with company goals.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers of goods and services.
- Conduct research on suppliers and vendors of goods and services.
- Receive purchasing requests from sales team and create price offers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers, vendors and develop new partnerships.
- Conduct market trend and pricing analysis to contribute to making informed purchasing decisions.
- Implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality and service levels.
- Assist in evaluating supplier quotes and proposals based on price, quality, delivery time, and compliance with specifications.
- Prepare and deliver semiannual presentations that highlight key achievements, performance metrics and areas for improvement.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the procurement function, staying up to date of industry trends and market conditions.
- Provide recommendation new products, services, or materials in keeping with industry trends
- Assist in negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to ensure favorable conditions.
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, logistics, business administration, transportation, engineering, or relevant degree.5-7 years of experience in the same industry.Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain managementNegotiation skills to Influencing stakeholders and closing deals.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Teamwork skill to effectively working with cross-functional teams.presentation skills to effectively present ideas to diverse audiences, and present information and reports to top management.Proficient in MS applications, as well as ERP and CRM systems.Technical Proficiency in procurement software and toolsTechnical Proficiency in IT products and services.Problem Solving skill to breaking down complex problems into manageable components and developing effective solutions.Strong organizational and time management skills