We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager / Procurement Manager responsible for managing the company's purchase requirements and ensuring timely procurement of materials, components and other products from reliable vendors. The candidate will be responsible for understanding internal purchase requirements, identifying suitable suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, coordinating orders and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Cater to the company's day-to-day purchase and procurement requirements by sourcing materials from suitable vendors.
- Understand purchase requirements from different departments and ensure timely procurement as per specifications and required quantities.
- Identify, evaluate and develop reliable vendors and suppliers based on quality, price, delivery timelines and service standards.
- Obtain and compare quotations from multiple vendors and negotiate the best possible price, payment terms, credit terms and delivery schedules.
- Prepare and process purchase orders and ensure accuracy of quantity, specifications, pricing and delivery requirements.
- Follow up with vendors regularly to ensure timely delivery of materials and avoid production or operational delays.
- Coordinate with Stores, Production, Accounts and other internal departments regarding material requirements and delivery status.
- Maintain strong and professional relationships with existing vendors and continuously explore new suppliers where required.
- Ensure purchased materials meet the required quality and technical specifications before finalizing orders.
- Track pending purchase orders, deliveries and material shortages and provide regular updates to management.
- Maintain proper records of vendors, quotations, purchase orders, invoices and procurement transactions.
Preferred candidate profile
The ideal candidate should have robust vendor management, negotiation, procurement and purchase planning skills, along with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal departments and external suppliers.