Job Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support employees and all activities of the purchasing department.
- Prepare plans for the purchase of raw materials, equipment, services, and supplies.
- Follow and enforce the company's procurement policies and procedures.
- Review, compare, analyze, and approve products and services to be purchased.
- Manage inventories and maintain accurate purchase and pricing records.
- Maintain and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
- Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
- Research and evaluate prospective suppliers.
- Prepare purchase budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
- Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing.
- Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
- Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses.
- Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
- Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
- Attend trade shows and exhibitions to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
- Review quality of purchased products.
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors’ degree in Logistics, Accounting, Business Administration or relevant field
- Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Agent or similar role
- Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
- Hands-on experience with MSExcel or purchasing software
- Understanding of supply chain procedures
- Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses
- Negotiation skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Attention to detail.
REMUNERATION