Compares prices amongst various vendors in order to make sound purchasing decisions.
Manage within a given budget to purchase goods and services for an organization.
Guarantees that products are delivered in a timely manner, and that the quality of the goods received is satisfactory.
Negotiate with contractors on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time.
Purchase goods such as office supplies on a continuing basis in order to maintain certain inventory levels.
Ensure all outstanding SO have been issued PO.
Monitor invoices for accuracy, and authorizes the accounts payable department to issue payment.
Analyse the performance of certain vendors in order to decide whether or not to continue buying from them.
Input data concerning inventory and order amounts into a computer database.
Liaise with designated forwarder on shipment clearance / declaration, custom form & tariff code confirmation and deliveries.
Handling and monitoring of claims to factories and vendors for defectives, shortage, missing parts. Coordinate and arrange for goods returns with proper procedure and recordings.
Requirements:
Proven working experience as a procurement specialist.
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in \'reading\' the market.
Talent in negotiations and networking.
Thorough knowledge of supplier or third party management software.
Excel in decision-making and working with numbers.
Familiarity in collecting and analyzing data.
Possess at a Diploma or Bachelor\'s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration.