Purchasing specialist

Business Need / Purpose of Role:

Negotiation with suppliers to obtain best terms.

Objectives & Measurement – Key Responsibilities:

  • Processing orders in the SAP system; Follow-up of orders and deadline monitoring, handling of quality claims with suppliers.
  • Contract review/negotiate with existing/new suppliers and obtain best terms (quality, price quantity, delivery) to meet current and future requirements
  • Generate and implement sourcing strategy for establishing good supplier base to support company in terms of pricing/quality/lead time and technical knowledge while considering current knowledge of the technology and industry trends
  • Screen/search/develop potential suppliers for material localization and new project evaluate vendor quotes and determines most desirable suppliers to ensure compliance with company’s purchasing procedures and performs competitive analysis on relevant products.
  • Implement supplier performance management in terms of quality, delivery, cost, service develop and continuously improve supply base
  • Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Proactively identifies and manages risks to avoid supply chain disruption.
  • To prepare regular reports

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications:

  • Graduate of BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or the equivalent. Master’s degree in engineering or business discipline preferred.
  • Min 5 years in purchasing/sourcing function in manufacturing industry, experience with casting, metal working and machining parts in local and international markets is a plus
  • Proven (demonstrable) experience and expertise leading negotiations, supplier contracting, sourcing, performance evaluation, providing cost & expense analysis and continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of MRP, capable of entering purchasing orders, and other required information into the software program. SAP knowledge is a plus
  • Knowledge of contract terminology, proven ability to review contracts and create Statements of Work.
  • Self manages; being proactive, takes initiative and able to collaborate across geographies and functions.
  • Understanding of lean material flow
  • Must be results-oriented and strive to achieve high levels of quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Must be flexible and able to adapt easily to change.
  • Ability to manage multiple timelines, priorities, and responsibilities
  • Good to work under pressure.
  • Able to travel domestically from time to time.
  • No military obligation for male candidates
  • Mining, Machine manufacturing industry knowledge is a plus,
  • Project management skills and experience is a plus
  • Lean manufacturing knowledge is a plus

Core Competencies:

  • Good MS Office skills
  • Fluent in verbal and written English.
  • Driver’s License (Required),active driver
  • Good analytical and problem-solving and planning skills for a sustainable and powerful relationship with suppliers, interdepartments
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, good at human relations; must relate and interact with people at all levels of the Company

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