As a Purchase Executive, you’ll help keep purchasing organized, cost-effective, and on schedule. Working full time from the office, you’ll connect suppliers with internal teams and make sure materials and services are sourced to meet business needs.
What you'll do
- Prepare and float requests for quotations (RFQs) to suitable suppliers, ensuring requirements and specifications are clear.
- Review and compare supplier quotations, considering pricing, quality, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
- Support vendor selection and negotiate terms and conditions to achieve the best overall value.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders, then follow up with suppliers to monitor delivery timelines and resolve delays.
- Maintain accurate supplier performance records and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve purchasing processes.
What we're looking for
- Experience or practical knowledge of purchasing, procurement, vendor coordination, or a related function.
- Solid analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate quotations and make well-reasoned recommendations.
- Confident communication and negotiation skills when working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Good organization and attention to detail, particularly when managing purchase orders, pricing, and delivery information.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to support procurement planning and forecasting.
Why this role
This role gives you the opportunity to make a direct impact on purchasing efficiency, supplier relationships, and cost management. You’ll work closely with different teams and play an important part in ensuring procurement decisions support day-to-day business requirements.