Purchasing Officer

• Graduate of Bachelor's Degree with at least two years experience or exposure in purchasing work.
• Good communications skills
• Resourceful and Honest.
• Has initiative, patience, and persistence
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software ·
• Understanding of supply chain procedures
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses Negotiation skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Source and negotiate with suppliers for price, quality, specifications, availability and method of delivery
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders in accordance to company policy
• Review Purchase Requisitions received in order to verify accuracy, specifications and coordinates with requestor
• Continuously evaluates suppliers/sub-contractors performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes
• Responsible for negotiations of warranty claims if the goods ordered are rejected or for return to supplier
• Responsible to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the company’s requirement. In addition, he/she must constantly network with various vendors
• Oversees timely and efficient procurement of goods and services essential to business operations.