Main responsibilities:
Identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, price, and delivery.
Obtain quotations and compare supplier offers.
Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts.
Develop and maintain valuable vendor/supplier relationships.
Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) according to company procedures.
Monitor inventory and coordinate timely replenishment to avoid stock-outs or excess stock.
Control purchasing costs and work within approved budgets.
Ensure purchases comply with company policies, regulations, and legal requirements.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure purchased materials meet required quality standards.
Research market prices, suppliers, products, and market trends.
Maintain purchase records, supplier information, quotations, contracts, and related documentation.
Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Stores, Logistics, and other departments.
Identify procurement risks and take corrective/preventive measures.