Job Purpose:
To support the Purchases department in streamlining procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring cost efficiency, timely material availability, and continuous improvement in supplier performance. The role bridges between suppliers, internal departments, and logistics providers to optimize purchasing and supply chain processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Support
• Process purchase requests and prepare purchase orders in line with company
procedures.
• Identify reliable suppliers, obtain quotations, and participate in vendor evaluation.
• Negotiate terms for price, delivery, and payment with suppliers.
• Maintain updated supplier records, contracts, and pricing agreements.
Supply Chain Coordination
• Track purchase orders and ensure timely deliveries from suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and support stock replenishment planning.
• Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to resolve delivery discrepancies.
• Support demand forecasting to minimize stock shortages and excess.
Optimization & Reporting
• Collect and analyze procurement and supply chain data (cost, lead time, service level).
• Identify inefficiencies in the purchasing cycle and suggest improvements.
• Prepare regular reports on cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement
KPIs.
• Assist in implementing ERP/automation tools for better supply chain visibility.
Compliance & Quality
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and industry
standards.
• Coordinate with the Quality team to ensure purchased goods meet specifications.
• Support sustainability initiatives and ethical sourcing practices.
Key Competencies:
• Process Improvement Mindset – proactive in finding ways to optimize workflows.
• Collaboration – ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Time Management – prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines under pressure.
• Results-Oriented – focuses on cost reduction, efficiency, and service quality.
• Adaptability – flexible to changes in market conditions and company needs.