Job Outline:
To undertake assigned purchasing activities in line with requirements and company operating guidelines to ensure on-time material procurement and receipt.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for undertaking purchasing activities to ensure materials are ordered on time with confirmed delivery dates.
2. Responsible for providing weekly material status updates for purchased materials and following up with suppliers as necessary.
3. Responsible for the timely submission of vendor/supplier invoices to accounting for payment.
4. Responsible for sourcing suppliers and ensuring sourced suppliers are evaluated and qualified via the vendor qualification process.
5. Responsible for coordinating with freight forwarding companies regarding shipping schedules, duty exemptions and required shipping documents.
6. Perform additional functions as required by management.
3-5 years work experience in material procurement and logistics.
Applicant should be familiar with standard purchasing procedures, purchase order terms and conditions and shall have relevant experience in a contracting company.
Applicant shall also have experience in negotiating payment terms, coordinating material deliveries through freight forwarding services as well as sourcing, qualifying and evaluating vendors.
Applicant should have strong computer (windows, MS Office) skills and have experience in using software based purchasing utilities.
Strong communication (verbal and written) skills are a must.