Purchasing Staff

Position Summary: Buyer/Purchasing Staff is responsible for preparation of purchase orders (PO), solicit proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services needed by the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Vendor Accreditation:

• Interviews new vendor/supplier and visit contractors' warehouse and supply centers to examine and learn about products and services
• Research and evaluates suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities; and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Negotiate vendor contract and terms of payment with the new supplier.
• Ensures compliance of the new vendor/suppliers with the accreditation requirements.
• Prepares and serves supplier contract with terms of payment favorable to FMIDC.

Purchasing:

• Process POs by coordinating with available accredited vendor/suppliers
• Communicates openly with the requestor regarding status update of requisition / PO.
• Discuss with requestor and suppliers/contractors defective items or services and determine corrective action.

Others:

• Attend meetings, trade shows, conferences, conventions, and seminars to network with people in other organizations’ purchasing department.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Maintain and review database of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.

Position specifications:

• Analytical
• Importation and Exportation Knowledge & Skills
• Communication Skills
• Proficiency in Computer applications
• Able to maintain integrity.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of either: 4 year Degree in Business Administration major in Management / Entrepreneurship / Supply Chain or any related course OR Engineering course preferably in Electrical or Mechanical
• Experience: At least 1 year work experience

*Salary negotiable, commensurate with experience