Purchase Executive

• Handle end-to-end steel procurement requirements.
• Understand material requirements received from sales team and ensure timely sourcing and procurement.
• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable steel suppliers, mills, traders and distributors.
• Obtain quotations from multiple suppliers and conduct detailed commercial comparisons.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, credit terms, delivery schedules, lead times and other commercial conditions to achieve the best value for the Company.
• Continuously monitor steel market prices and trends and provide relevant market intelligence to Management.
• Maintain an updated supplier database and develop alternative sources to reduce supply risk and improve commercial competitiveness.
• Prepare comparative statements and recommendations for supplier selection and obtain the required internal approvals.
• Process internal purchase requirements in accordance with approved contracts and commercial terms.
• Create and issue Purchase Orders in SAP and ensure accuracy of quantities, specifications, pricing, delivery terms and other conditions.
• Amend POs where required and maintain all relevant supporting documents and attachments in SAP.
• Follow up closely with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered within the required timelines
• Coordinate with other branch operations team, Sales, Logistics, Finance, Inventory, Stores and other relevant departments to ensure smooth procurement and delivery.
• Coordinate procurement logistics and documentation.
• Monitor outstanding and pending POs and provide regular status reports to Management.
• Resolve PO, delivery, invoice and GRN discrepancies in coordination with suppliers and internal departments.
• Reconcile delivered quantities and values against approved Purchase Orders and GRNs where applicable.
• Monitor inventory requirements and assist in maintaining appropriate stock availability.
• Prepare and maintain procurement reports, supplier evaluations, price comparisons, contract summaries and purchasing records.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with the Company's approval matrix, procurement procedures and commercial requirements.
• Support Management in achieving cost savings, improved payment terms, reliable supply and timely material availability.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant procurement/purchasing experience.
• Steel or Building Materials industry experience will be preferred.
• Candidate must have practical experience in the procurement and shall be familiar with procurements teams and norms.
• Good knowledge of steel products, specifications, grades, sizes and commercial terminology will be an added advantage.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to evaluate prices, payment terms, lead times and other commercial conditions.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, evaluation, development and relationship management.
• Good understanding of purchase orders, contracts, GRNs, inventory and procurement documentation.
• Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple requirements and meet tight procurement deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers and internal departments across different locations.
• Steel procurement experience and Steel product knowledge
• Supplier sourcing and development
• Price and commercial negotiation
• Purchase Order management
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Supplier relationship management
• GCC steel procurement experience
• SAP experience