Associate Purchase

As a Procurement Officer, your primary responsibility will be to effectively communicate with vendors, stores, and end users as necessary. You will be required to prepare purchase orders based on purchase requests received from stores and ensure 100% fulfillment from converting PRs to POs to receiving materials. It is essential to maintain a complete vendor database in accordance with the Purchase SOP and conduct monthly reviews of all purchase orders. You will also be tasked with obtaining quotes from new vendors and following up with them on various aspects including quality, cost, GST, manufacturer/brand details, temperature conditions during transportation if applicable, and lead time. Acknowledgement or confirmation to vendors should only be made after verifying the quotes. In addition, you will need to coordinate and negotiate with suppliers to ensure timely procurement of all line items. Regular follow-ups with stores and user departments are crucial to obtain accurate information and avoid delays in the procurement process. Handling non-moving, near expiry, and expired items will also be part of your responsibilities. You will be required to return unused items to vendors with the assistance of the stores team. Furthermore, you will need to follow up on credit notes for non-moving and expired/near expiry products every three months in coordination with vendors. Qualifications: - Degree/Diploma Must-have skills: - Strong communication skills - Passion for excellence - Results-oriented mindset - Customer focus - Integrity and ethics Good-to-have skills: - Building relationships - Leadership and influencing abilities - Problem-solving and decision-making skills - Functional expertise - Negotiation skills In this role, your effective communication, attention to detail, and ability to manage vendor relationships will be key to ensuring efficient procurement processes and maintaining high standards of quality and integrity.,