Purchasing Executive

Key responsibilities:

• Handle procurement activities including sourcing, quotation inquiry, price negotiation, purchase order confirmation, delivery arrangement and goods received
• Source new potential suppliers and manage good relationships with existing suppliers
• Work closely with relevant departments and stakeholders to provide purchasing support according to specification and within agreed timeline
• Negotiate and evaluate pricing, delivery terms, incoterms and competitive options to meet company needs
• Perform PO issuance after finalizing commercial and technical terms
• Ensure all Purchase Orders are issued and acknowledged according to company authorization guidelines
• Track orders and ensure deliveries are on time
• Provide administrative support in day-to-day purchasing activities, updates and documentation
• Liaise with suppliers on delivery arrangements including local delivery and import shipment if required
• Provide purchasing reports and weekly updates on material pending delivery

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Business Administration or related field
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience
• Pro-active attitude, responsive, able to multitask well and eye for details
• Ability to exercise initiative, work independently and under pressure
• Good analytical, negotiation and communication skills
• Familiar with shipping terms and arrangements
• Positive thinking person with a good working attitude
• Able to work on multiple projects at any one time
• Resourceful and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment