Purchasing Officer

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Purchasing Officer with a background in engineering to oversee our procurement operations, focusing on raw materials sourcing and importation logistics. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong negotiation skills to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of high-quality materials and supplies.

Key responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with local and international suppliers for raw materials, technical equipment, and operational supplies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure optimal pricing, payment terms, quality, and delivery schedules
• Conduct regular vendor performance evaluations based on delivery time, product quality, and price competitiveness
• Manage end-to-end importation processes, including coordination with foreign suppliers, freight forwarders, custom brokers, and logistics providers
• Ensure full compliance with import/export regulations, customs clearance requirements, and necessary government permits/documentation
• Track and monitor international shipments to ensure on-time delivery and minimize demurrage/storage charges
• Analyze technical specifications and bill of materials (BOM) provided by the production and engineering teams to ensure correct purchasing of raw materials
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production/warehouse teams to prevent material shortages or overstocking
• Review purchase requests (PRs) and issue accurate purchase orders (POs) in a timely manner
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through market research, bulk purchasing, alternative sourcing, or contract negotiations

About you

• Background in engineering
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Strong negotiation skills
• Technical expertise