Job Summary:
- Maintain and refine the buying procedure to assure that the plant is receiving the highest value
- Work closely with other departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment
- Direct involvement in contacting suppliers, obtaining quotations, comparing, negotiating prices and terms with suppliers and issuing Purchase Orders.
- Follow up the execution of all Purchasing Orders and ensure that they are executed in compliance with the company regulations on time.
- Work to improve KPI’s on payment terms, supplier selection decisions, quality, delivery
- Develop new / alternative sources of supply
- Support the department manager in Analyzing market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Review supplier performance for specific commodities
- Respect Company HSE policies and regulations
- Handle other responsibilities as assigned.
Education & Professional Experience:
- B. SC of Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering or related Field.
- Procurement and sourcing certificates are an advantage.
- 3-4 Years experience in procurement, preferred in the industrial sector.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (word, excel, power point) & ERP oriented.
- Excellent in English conversation.
- Honest in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
- Respectful person having good communication with all internal and external stakeholders.
- High level of commitment in tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to manage stress and multi tasks.
- Good knowledge of Procurement cycle.
- Strong negotiation and leadership skills.