Job Description
Summary
- The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating purchasing activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of goods and services.
- This mid-level role supports procurement planning, supplier management, and internal stakeholder coordination to meet operational and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations:
- Coordinate end-to-end procurement activities in line with approved purchase requests and budgets.
- Source suppliers, request and evaluate quotations, and support supplier selection processes.
- Raise purchase orders and track order status to ensure timely delivery.
- Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and service levels.
- Work closely with internal teams to understand procurement requirements and priorities.
- Maintain strong working relationships with approved vendors.
Cost Control & Compliance:
- Support cost optimization through price comparisons and supplier negotiations within approval limits.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and documentation.
Reporting & Process Support:
- Track procurement KPIs such as turnaround time, supplier performance, and cost savings.
- Prepare procurement reports and spend summaries for management review.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 4 years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience.
- Working knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and cost control.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and procurement systems; ERP experience is an advantage.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Key Competencies:
- Procurement coordination and vendor management
- Cost awareness and analytical thinking
- Strong stakeholder communication
- Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent resource planning and management skills.