Job Position: Purchaser

Job Summary:

On behalf of our client, we are hiring a self-motivated, friendly, and persuasive purchaser, who is responsible for handling the local procurement activities and ensure the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services necessary for the organization’s operations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise with suppliers across the business to align the purchasing process with sales objectives and overall business strategy;
• Establish requirements of specified packaging materials both local and imported based on medium-term requirements;
• Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency;
• Follow-up on supplier confirmation of purchase orders and shipment;
• Purchase materials and equipment, develop vendor agreements, and establish relationships;
• Maintain pricing policies and oversee the negotiation of vendor values and agreements;
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing material usage, ordering, and inventory levels;
• Inspecting purchased products upon delivery and reporting any issues timely;
• Search available products to find the best combination of quality, price, and delivery;
• Monitor and report inventory levels, stock obsolescence, and inventory variances;
• Writing reports on purchases made and performing cost analyses;
• Identify damaged or defective goods and work out an alternative solution with the supplier;
• Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations;
• Other tasks assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Requirements.

Qualification: Degree in purchasing and supplies management or related field

Additional Skills

• Strong time management skills and ability to deal with deadlines
• Good Communication skills and ability to work in a teamwork
• Proactive, highly motivated and flexible
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Work experience: 2+ years' experience, preferably in a manufacturing sector

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