Prepare and process purchase orders (POs) based on approved purchase requisitions and material requirements.
Source materials, components, spare parts, equipment, and services according to company requirements.
Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
Ensure all purchasing activities comply with the company's procurement procedures and Delegation of Authority (DOA).
Supplier Management
Identify, evaluate, and develop suitable suppliers in accordance with company requirements.
Maintain good working relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and timely delivery.
Monitor supplier performance in terms of price, quality, delivery, and service.
Follow up with suppliers on delayed deliveries, shortages, and other purchasing issues.
Material and Delivery Coordination
Coordinate with Planning, Production, Warehouse, Quality, and other relevant departments to ensure materials are available according to production schedules.
Monitor purchase order status and expedite urgent materials when necessary.
Follow up on material shortages, delivery discrepancies, and incorrect or damaged items.
Support inventory control by coordinating purchasing activities according to actual requirements and stock levels.
Cost Control and Negotiation
Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
Analyse quotations and purchasing costs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Monitor price changes and maintain updated purchasing records for cost comparison and analysis.
Documentation and Record Management
Maintain accurate purchasing records, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, quotations, supplier information, and delivery documents.
Ensure purchasing documents are properly maintained and available for internal or external audits.
Assist in preparing purchasing reports, including cost savings, supplier performance, outstanding purchase orders, and delivery status.
Compliance and Continuous Improvement
Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, quality management system requirements, and applicable customer requirements.
Support supplier audits, supplier performance reviews, and corrective actions when required.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reduce procurement costs, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned by the superior from time to time.