PURCHASING EXECUTIVE

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day to day purchasing and sourcing activities for materials, services, equipment, machineries and fixed assets that could generate more cost saving for the company
• Request quotations from suppliers, compare and evaluate prices and quotes from different suppliers and compile price comparison work sheet
• Create and issue purchase orders and follow up with suppliers for order confirmation, including order amendments, etc
• Perform suppliers sourcing, evaluation, assessment and selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, vendor relationship management and continuous improvement for the company
• Perform regular performance review with suppliers to drive continuous improvements and manage suppliers to meet objectives relates to lead time, cost, delivery performance, quality, and reliability
• Coordinate, liaise, follow up and ensure vendors meet operation schedule and lead time and to ensure on-time deliveries
• Work closely with all departments on inventory requirements, cost control and recommend purchasing process improvements
• Process purchase orders, delivery orders, invoices a and ensure no Purchase Order (PO) is missed out
• Deal with vendors on any quality issues, product replacements, pricing etc
• Ensure all documentations related to purchasing activities are completed on time and accurately
• Implement and establish good procurement standards, practices and polices & procedures
• Support in cost savings exercise and take initiative to make comparison and negotiate or source for better material / quality with the lowest cost
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by Management whenever necessary

Authority

• To negotiate with External Providers on terms & conditions where necessary;
• To evaluate and recommend the appointment of External Providers
• Annual evaluation of External Providers

Education & Experience

• Minimum Diploma & 2 years experience in related field
• Basic Computer skills – Microsoft Office
• Excellent negotiation and follow up skills