Manage daily purchasing activities to ensure materials, components and services are purchased according to company requirements.
Source and evaluate suppliers to obtain competitive prices, quality products and reliable delivery.
Request, review and negotiate quotations, pricing and payment terms with suppliers.
Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (PO) according to approved purchase requests.
Monitor and follow up on delivery schedules to ensure materials are received on time.
Monitor purchasing budgets, spending and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Engineering, Finance and other departments to ensure purchasing requirements are met.
Monitor stock levels and ensure sufficient materials are available for production needs.
Monitor supplier performance and take necessary action to resolve supplier-related issues.
Review purchasing reports, inventory requirements and procurement performance.
Handle purchasing issues, including urgent orders, material shortages, delivery delays and supplier complaints.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, reports and supplier information.· Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and procurement efficiency.
Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Management.