We are looking for a motivated purchasing specialist to manage our company's procurement activities. The purchasing specialist's responsibilities include sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. The purchasing specialist will also be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies.
Purchasing Specialist Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings.
- Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records.
- Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Review monthly inventory of the stored items and goods using the Warehouse Log and the delivery notes / release notes / Item Return Forms to cross-check.
- Review logs of incoming and outgoing items and goods updated on the spot, and files the corresponding item delivery, release, and returns forms.
Purchasing Specialist Requirements:
· 3+ years of experience as a purchasing specialist or in a similar role.
· Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field preferred.
· Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
· Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems.
· Team player with strong organizational skills.