Purchasing Officer

About the role

The Purchasing Officer creates and manages Purchase Orders and follows up on order status with suppliers. The role involves sourcing and comparing suppliers, prices, lead times and purchasing conditions, and coordinating with suppliers regarding product availability, pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.

Key responsibilities

• Create and manage Purchase Orders (PO) and follow up on order status with suppliers
• Source and compare suppliers, prices, lead times and purchasing conditions
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding product availability, pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms
• Follow up on shipment and delivery status to ensure products arrive according to schedule
• Coordinate with warehouse and related department regarding receiving, quantity discrepancies, damaged products, and missing items
• Prepare and verify purchasing and import documents, such as Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Form E, etc.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and suppliers regarding import shipments and customs clearance
• Check product information, SKU, quantity, packaging details, EAN/serial numbers, and other relevant information before shipment
• Handle purchasing issues such as delayed shipments, incorrect quantities, damaged products, missing items, and product replacements
• Maintain supplier information and coordinate supplier registration

About you (Qulifications)

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related fields
• 1-2 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Experience in supplier management and sourcing
• Good command of English
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel