Job Summary
You will manage procurement activities by sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, analyzing data to solve purchasing challenges, preparing purchase orders, estimating material needs, and monitoring inventory to ensure timely availability.
Responsibilities
- Locate and evaluate sources of supply to secure competitive prices for purchasing
- Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best bids and terms for materials
- Analyze procurement information and evaluate results to select optimal purchasing solutions and resolve issues
- Prepare, review, and process requisitions and purchase orders accurately and timely
- Estimate material quantities to forecast present and future availability needs
- Monitor inventory movement and initiate material orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Work independently to organize procurement tasks and communicate effectively to achieve purchasing goals
- Apply initiative and critical thinking to improve procurement processes and outcomes
- Adapt to changes and new responsibilities with flexibility and diligence
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in procurement, preferably within manufacturing or trading industries
- Strong negotiation skills demonstrated through supplier interactions
- Effective organizational and communication skills to manage procurement workflows