Purchasing Specialist

About this task

Responsibilities:
- Manage purchasing activities to ensure the timely availability of materials, equipment, and supplies in accordance with approved specifications, quality standards, budgets, and procurement policies.
- Receive and review departmental purchase requests, ensuring quantities and specifications are clearly defined.
- Identify potential suppliers and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Obtain and compare quotations based on price, quality, delivery timelines, and payment terms.
- Negotiate competitive prices and favorable commercial terms within assigned authority.
- Prepare, process, and follow up on purchase orders after obtaining required approvals.
- Monitor deliveries and coordinate with warehouse and technical teams to verify the quality, quantity, and specifications of delivered items.
- Review supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery receipts, coordinating payment procedures with Finance.
- Resolve delayed deliveries, shortages, incorrect items, and specification discrepancies with suppliers.
- Prepare periodic procurement reports and maintain accurate records of quotations, purchase orders, invoices, and related documents.
- Evaluate supplier performance, monitor market prices, identify alternative suppliers, and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinate with technical, operational, warehouse, and finance teams to support cost control and timely fulfillment of business requirements.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
- Experience sourcing materials, equipment, and supplies and managing supplier relationships.
- Strong knowledge of procurement procedures, purchase orders, quotation evaluation, and supplier negotiations.
- Ability to evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery terms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with ERP or procurement systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple purchasing requests and meet deadlines.

Benefits:
- Private health insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Training and development.
- Performance bonus.