Purchase Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Research & Evaluation

• Research and identify potential vendors and suppliers.

• Compare and evaluate different offers from suppliers, considering cost, quality, delivery timelines, and reliability.

• Contract Negotiation

• Negotiate terms of agreement and pricing with suppliers.

• Work to secure favourable terms while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

• Order Tracking & Delivery

• Monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods.

• Coordinate with vendors to track shipment status and resolve any delays or issues.

• Quality Assurance

• Review the quality of purchased products upon receipt.

• Coordinate with relevant teams (quality, operations) to ensure the products meet required standards.

• Order Entry & Documentation

• Enter order details (vendor name, quantities, prices, etc.) into internal procurement databases or ERP systems.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of orders, delivery information, and invoices.

• Record Keeping & Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of purchased products, vendor contacts, delivery schedules, and invoices.

• Prepare procurement reports, including cost analyses, savings, and trends for management review.

• Inventory Monitoring

• Monitor stock levels and proactively place orders when inventory falls below predefined thresholds.

• Coordinate with the warehouse team to ensure that received goods are stored properly.

• Coordination with Warehouse

• Work closely with warehouse/operations staff to ensure proper storage and handling of incoming inventory.

• Communicate expected deliveries and any special storage requirements.