Responsible to source, negotiate and purchase materials from approved local & overseas vendors.
Take lead in sourcing for new goods not supplied by regular principals/vendors with the aim to reduce cost whilst maintaining quality and requirements.
Ensure all purchase request are approved within mandated guidelines.
Evaluate vendor's quotation to ensure that they are in line with the technical and commercial specifications required for the project.
Process the purchase orders correctly by liaising with suppliers, stakeholders and purchasing admin.
Manage the daily operational purchasing needs such as following up on Purchase Orders delivery and shipment schedules.
To effectively manage the air and sea freight costs by optimizing the relevant use of incoterms.
Resolve supply, quality, service and invoices issues with vendors and or other stakeholders.
Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time & best competitive prices accordingly to criteria and Company's requirements.
Responsible for implementing procurement strategies on urgent deliveries and long lead time items to meet project timeline.
Undertake any other assigned ad-hoc duties.
Requirements:
Minimum Diploma in Procurement/ Supply Chain/ /Marine/ Engineering or equivalent certifications.
Preferred 3 years relevant working experience in a similar capacity preferably in Construction/Marine/Offshore industry.
Good negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to work well under stress in a fast pace environment
Proficient in the use of MS Office Application (Words, Excel) and an acceptable understanding of ERP.
An organized team player with sense of priority & close attention to details.
