Senior Purchasing Executive

About the role

This position is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, purchasing, materials coordination, inventory management, and cost management of goods and services to support EESB business operations and supply continuity.

Key responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, procurement, tender activities, and supplier negotiations for IDM and assigned commodities to achieve cost savings, value creation, and supply continuity
• Oversee supplier qualification, evaluation, performance management, and relationship development, including quality, delivery, compliance, and corrective actions
• Manage end-to-end purchasing and materials planning activities, including MRP review, PO administration, delivery scheduling, inventory control, spare parts procurement, and demand fulfilment
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve supply, quality, logistics, invoice, payment, and operational issues to ensure business continuity
• Monitor and mitigate supply chain, inventory, cost, and operational risks, including excess inventory exposure resulting from demand changes, ECNs, and EOL activities
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, company policies, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations, while maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation
• Prepare management reports, support continuous improvement initiatives, and provide guidance to junior procurement staff as required
• Perform ad-hoc tasks, assignments, and projects as assigned by management

About you

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5–8 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, evaluation, selection, performance management, and commercial negotiations
• Knowledge of PO management, supplier coordination, inventory control, delivery scheduling, and cost analysis
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
• SAP procurement experience is an added advantage
• Knowledge of ISO standards, procurement policies, audit requirements, and governance practices is an added advantage