Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage all buying-related activities both inside and outside the ERP system.
- Work with plant personnel to schedule and reschedule orders, determine new procurement requirements, and resolve invoicing and shipment issues.
- Assist in development of processes to resolve invoicing issues, working closely with accounting teams.
- Resolve issues with suppliers about discrepancies in price, terms, returns, supply or quality by renegotiating price, replacement, or back charges.
- Obtain quotations, place orders, track deliveries order deliveries.
- Generate and maintain supplier partnerships.
- Collaborate with operations and continuous improvement to support cost reduction projects.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
- Monitor vendor quality and maintain a current database of vendor information.
Competencies Required (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Others)
Knowledge (K):
- Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors).
Skills (S):
- Strong understanding of Purchasing principles and processes.
- Strong administrative, analytical, and communication skills.
- Negotiation and business relations skills.
Abilities (A):
- Ability to manage relationships effectively at all levels within customer and supplier organizations.
- Able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Other (O):
- Experience in fast-paced, results-driven team environments.
- Strong data entry skills.
Direct Internal Customers
Direct External Customers
- External Suppliers, Contractors
Job Specification
Education Level:
- Diploma, bachelor’s degree or above.
Minimum Years of Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement/Buying/Contracts.
Additional Requirements:
- Confident with influencing skills and ability to prioritize work effectively.
- Strong administrative, analytical, and communication skills.
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Immediate Superior
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