Purchaser

Job Type: Onsite - Full Time
Education: High School
Experience: Junior
Vacancies: 1
Skills: Price Negotiation

Key Responsibilities
• Receive and review purchase requests from different departments.
• Identify suitable suppliers and obtain quotations and price comparisons.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other purchasing conditions.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure proper approval before placing orders.
• Source quality materials and products at competitive prices.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of ordered items.
• Inspect delivered materials and coordinate with relevant departments regarding quality and quantity.
• Maintain an updated supplier database and develop good supplier relationships.
• Monitor market prices and identify potential new suppliers.
• Maintain proper records of quotations, purchase orders, invoices, and delivery documents.
• Coordinate with finance and administration regarding payments and supplier accounts.
• Ensure purchases comply with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate purchasing based on operational requirements.
• Prepare regular purchasing and supplier performance reports.
• Handle any purchasing-related issues, including delays, shortages, or quality concerns.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Grade 12 completed, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

• Good communication and organizational abilities.

• Knowledge of procurement procedures and supplier management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Required Skills
• Supplier sourcing and management
• Price negotiation
• Market research
• Purchase order preparation
• Cost comparison and analysis
• Inventory coordination
• Documentation and record keeping
• Communication and teamwork
• Problem-solving