Purchase Executive

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducting product research & sourcing new suppliers & vendor
  
• Sourcing material/ goods/ product and services from different vendors
  
• Negotiating the best or most cost -effective deals and contracts
  
• Performing inventory inspections and reordering supplier and stock as necessary
  
• Updating and maintaining records of all orders, payments, and received stock
  
• Attending products launched and networking with industry professionals
  
• Research potential vendors
  
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
  
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
  
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
  
• Ensuring all stock is packaged appropriately and delivered to the correct location in a timely manner
  
• Coordinate with the delivery team and following upon delays or orders that have been rescheduled
  
• Attend industry trade shows & Vendor location
  
• Evaluating Supplies
  

Key Competencies:

• Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Agent, or similar role
  
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors)
  
• Hands -on experience with purchasing software (e.g. Procurify or SpendMap)
  
• Understanding of supply chain procedures
  
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses
  
• Negotiation skills
  
• BSc in Logistics, Business Administration