Job Descriptions:
- Responsible for sourcing, negotiating and purchasing of materials from both local and overseas vendors
- Evaluate vendors’ quotations to ensure that they are in line with the technical and commercial specifications required for the projects
- Advise on issues regarding purchasing terms and conditions
- In charge of daily operational purchasing needs such as planning, issuing and following up on Purchase Orders deliveries and shipment schedules
- Resolve supply, quality, service and invoicing issues with vendors
- Evaluate suppliers’ performances based on quality standards, delivery time, best prices (comparison table) and ensure all the criteria are met according to the organizational requirements and expectations
- Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business
- Collaborate with inventory control and sales to develop metrics for gauging inventory level needs and then maintaining those levels throughout the year
- Assist in developing more effective invoicing and collecting processes
- Assist the HOD in leading the Purchasing Team
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree with minimum 3 years of experience in procurement
- Experience in furniture procurement is advantageous
- Knowledge of MS office suites is essential
- Meticulous and pro-active
- Strong analytical skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Team player and able to lead a team of executives
