Authorities & Responsibilities:

• Overseas overall activities of the Procurement team and acts as a point of contact between the company and suppliers
• Identify potential suppliers based on sales or project requirements.
• Source, bid, select, and negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with vendors and suppliers.
• Develops and manages relationships with national/regional suppliers and contractors and leads in contract negotiations.
• Schedule supplier/store visits and conduct competitor surveys.
• Manages the supplier/contractor certification process including review of requisite experience, legal and organizational structure, financial viability, geographic coverage, insurance requirements and other capabilities.
• Validates & maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system.
• Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing
• Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production
• Responsible for the preparation and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Job Specification:

• Graduate of any Bachelor’s Degree (pref. In Business or Engineering with specialization in Purchasing & Logistics or Supply Chain Management)
• At least 5 year(s) Experienced Employees specializing in Purchasing/Inventory/Material & Warehouse Management; experience in a trading company is an advantage
• Extensive experience working in the procurement department in a related field
• Working knowledge of the trade industry and market conditions
• Strong understanding of procurement with diplomacy tact and negotiation techniques
• The ability to prioritize competing demands
• Able to travel to meet with suppliers and work overtime as required