To ensure effective management control and development of the supply-chain procurement of materials and services negotiating cost reductions and implementation of contracts with suppliers Co-ordination of cost reduction opportunities and improvements within the supply chain whilst reviewing best in class technology and alternative supply options Defining the sourcing strategy to ensure continuity of supply of materials to meet production and NPI plans Implementation of effective logistics models with suppliers to service optimally the internal manufacturing and customers requirements Should Be Mechanical Engineer Role and Responsibilities Understand the purchasing requirements of the company Build and maintain good relationships with recent and existing suppliers Identify and source new suppliers and vendors Maintain create modify delete data in the ERP of suppliers and products for every new supplier we source from and product or service that we require first time Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment and send them to the respective supplier or vendor Maintain the communication with all suppliers in both digital and paper Communicates with technical personnel from our company and get approval for buying products services from new vendors or suppliers Get quotations from at least 3 or more suppliers for all the items being procured for the first time Keep a track of status of suppliers and ensure that the company has proper information about the status to prevent loss or to ensure regular supply in future Negotiate with suppliers for the respective products or services in order to get the best price and quality Communicates with suppliers and ensure that the supplies get where they need to be when they need to be even when a deadline is tight Checks inventory tracks how inventory is used and adjusts purchasing habits in accord with apparent trends Ensure that all received invoices are recorded on time with the accounts departme