1. Ensure and promote compliance with company and procurement policies and procedures.
2. Manage the full cycle of procurement activities, including sourcing, assessment and selection of suppliers and management of purchases orders and contracts.
3. Generate purchase orders with suppliers for production materials based on forecasts and the production schedules.
4. Purchase goods, materials, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
5. Conduct price and payment negotiations with suppliers and price comparison for management’s approval.
6. Maintain professional relationships with all key supplies.
7. Coordinate and manage shipment arrangements with forwarders.
8. Resolve issues related to purchase orders, invoice discrepancies, returns, and quality problems with suppliers.
9. Monitor and maintain inventory levels.
10. Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options.
11. Maintain and manage proper document filing for internal and external records, including updated records of invoices and contracts.
12. Work with Finance to address and resolve supplier payment matters.
13. Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff, and visitors.
14. Other ad-hoc duties as and when assigned.