Purchasing Specialist

To ensure the smooth communication with Japanese suppliers to help the department to have an effective and efficient procurement activities without miscommunication problem. • Assist the Purchasing Division Head to do the purchasing works as and when required. • Create and maintain good relationships with Japanese vendors/suppliers that need to speak only Japanese language • Develops plans and improvement plan for Japanese vendors/suppliers • Act as coordinator to laisse with Japan HQ that must use Japanese language • Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing • Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data. • Review and analyse all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options. • Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts. • Create and maintain inventory of all incoming and current supplies. • Maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development. • Ensuring timely and accurate entry of sales orders and forecasts into the purchasing system and raising purchasing orders. • Ensuring Inventory levels are managed, reported on and are maintained within agreed target levels. • Following up local and overseas suppliers and obtaining quotes. • Perform other related tasks as and when may be assigned by the Division Head from time to time.