Immediate Vacancy: Purchaser

Job Summary

We are looking for a competent Purchaser who will be responsible for purchasing spare parts as well as other operational and general orders of the company. The position requires strong coordination, negotiation, and follow-up skills to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Purchase spare parts for machinery, vehicles, and equipment.
• Receive purchase requests and orders from user departments and process for timely acquisition and availability of required items or services.
• Verify purchase requisitions, clarify unclear item descriptions, and recommend alternative items having similar use.
• Assist in the preparation of bid documents and supplier bid lists to obtain competitive quotations on goods and services.
• Participate in technical evaluation committees when appointed and do the analysis report as required.
• Prepare purchase orders, in consultation with the senior Procurement Expert, by verifying specifications and price.
• Forward purchase orders to suppliers and expedite orders.
• Collect purchased items from suppliers.
• Verify the product specifications and quantity as per the Purchase Order.
• Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve delivery errors with suppliers.
• Initiate payment requisition for purchases by compiling receiving and other supporting documents which evidence purchases of goods.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine the need for changes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation on all purchases, contracts, correspondence, and related follow-up.
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification and Skills

• Diploma/BA Degree in Purchasing, Business Management, Management, or related fields.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in purchasing spare parts and general items is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of local suppliers and market prices.
• ERP system knowledge is an added advantage.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Teamwork and accountability.

Skills Required:

• Logistics / Supply / Chain
• Procurement / Purchasing
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management