Purchaser / Purchasing Officer
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Role Overview
The Purchaser manages day-to-day purchasing and ensures required items are bought on time, in the correct quantity and quality, and at the best possible price.
The role follows each purchase from the initial request until goods are received and verified.
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Position Overview
The Purchaser manages day-to-day purchasing and ensures required items are bought on time, in the correct quantity and quality, and at the best possible price.
The role follows each purchase from the initial request until goods are received and verified.
Purchasing Responsibilities
- Receive approved purchase requests from departments and the warehouse and confirm required quantities.
- Find suppliers, obtain quotations, compare prices, and negotiate payment and delivery terms.
- Prepare and place purchase orders after required approval.
- Follow up with suppliers until delivery and coordinate timing with the warehouse and operations team.
- Prevent avoidable stock-outs and operational delays caused by purchasing.
- Verify delivered goods against the purchase order for quantity, specification, and price.
- Report shortages, delays, price increases, and supplier issues immediately.
- Maintain supplier information and purchasing records.
- Search for alternative suppliers and better commercial terms.
- Control purchasing within approved limits and avoid unnecessary purchases.
- Provide weekly reports on pending orders, completed deliveries, delays, price changes, and savings.
Standard Purchasing Process
- The standard process is request, requirement check, quotation, negotiation, supplier selection, approval, purchase order, follow-up, receipt, and verification.
Internal Controls
- Major purchases and new supplier approvals must follow management approval.
- The warehouse or receiving team independently verifies physical goods received against the purchase order.
Key Performance Indicators
Purchases are completed on time.
Purchasing does not cause avoidable stock-outs.
Prices are competitive and cost savings are documented.
Ordered quantities and specifications are correct.
Supplier performance and follow-up are reliable.
Purchasing records are accurate and complete.
Compensation
- Pay is QAR 3,500 per month.
Work Location
- The role is performed in person.
- Job type is full-time.
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