PURCHASING OFFICER

Job Description: • Actively participate and commit in the full purchasing cycle, from sourcing, analysis, negotiation, presentation for approval, issuing purchase orders, follow-up, delivery, and verifying invoices. • Plan, formulated, led and control purchasing Policies and Guidelines by improving the overall purchasing process through SOPs to ensure targeted synergistic benefits and financial savings were achieved. • Perform & manage cost-saving initiatives with effective sourcing and good analytical and negotiation skills to ensure saving targets achieve. • Conduct strategic analysis and reviews to identify purchasing trends and best value. • Verify the Purchase Order and Delivery Order with the supplier invoice accurately before submission for payment. Ensure invoices are received timely by the Account Department. • Liaise with vendors and relevant parties on any matters related to the shipping packing list and custom declaration. • Forecasting buying trends to ensure that the right products and inventory levels are brought in to support the business operation • Responsible for order placement by brand according to confirmed OTB (Open-to-Buy) and stock targets. • Liaise closely with principles, freight forwarding agencies, and third-party logistics and supply chain service providers to ensure the shipment ETA, sufficient inventory, etc. • Responsible to follow SOPs as per GDPMD and MDA requirement. • Collaborate with storekeeper & warehouse to establish agility and good inventory control. • Work closely with the Sales, Marketing and logistics teams related to the product, inventory, and the arrival of shipment matters. • To review and improve purchasing policies to ensure department KPIs are met • Offering material buying recommendations and researching market trends • Preparing all the necessary reports for management review as needed • Prepare & perform supplier performance evaluations annually • Supplier relationship management - be the window of contact between the company and suppliers • Maintain proper filling and supplier database update • Other job functions as and when required by the superior. Requirements: · Candidate must possess at least a Degree in Procurement / Business Administration or equivalent · At least 3 years of related experience, preferably in Purchasing / Inventory / Material Management · Proficient Microsoft Office and an understanding of Autocount accounting system is added advantages. · Logistics and import procedures experience will be an added advantage · Strong interpersonal and communication skills · Fluent in English speaking and writing · Able to work with minimum supervision, analyse and problem-solving skill · Able to work under pressure in tight deadline · Able to work overtime to complete assigned job · Must be presentable, professional, courteous and good communication skills · Possess own transport Kindly email your resume to: [email protected] [email protected]