Purchasing Officer (Local Hiring Only)
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About the Role
Responsible for procurement, supplier management, cost control, and compliance, requiring negotiation skills and proficiency in purchasing systems and Microsoft Office.
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- Responsible for sourcing and acquiring goods, services, or materials required by an organization. Their primary focus is to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.
- Maintaining the purchasing policy and ensuring that all purchases adhere to it.
- Choosing the suppliers that the company will deal with and maintaining the legal interaction with them.
- Managing any SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) that may be in place and managing any Master Agreements between the suppliers and the company.
- Liaison with other departments, particularly the accounting, administration and stock departments.
- Budgeting, costing and cost saving after reviewing the management information available.
- Health and Safety, Quality and other legal requirements.
- Overseeing any large procurement that may happen.
1. Supplier Management
- Research and identify reliable suppliers to meet the organization's needs.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery reliability.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure favorable terms.
2. Procurement Planning
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand purchasing requirements.
- Forecast demand for goods and services to create effective procurement plans.
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent overstocking or shortages.
3. Cost Control and Analysis
- Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Compare quotes from multiple suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
- Optimize purchasing budgets to align with organizational goals.
4. Order and Delivery Management
- Issue purchase orders and track the progress of deliveries.
- Ensure goods or services are received in the correct quantity and quality.
- Resolve issues such as delays, defective products, or incorrect shipments.
5. Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier communications.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards.
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