Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist Job Summary: We are looking for a highly motivated Sourcing Specialist to help establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while supporting procurement activities for laboratory scientific equipment. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn international tendering procedures, research new manufacturers, obtain competitive prices, and assist in supplier management. An Internal Sales & Sourcing Member plays a key role in managing customer relationships, processing sales orders, and sourcing materials/products to ensure smooth operations. This role requires strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills to support the sales team and procurement functions efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Sourcing & Supplier Executive: Handle incoming customer inquiries and provide information about products, pricing, and availability. Process sales orders, quotations, and invoices accurately in the system. Maintain and update customer records, ensuring accurate documentation. Work closely with the external sales team to support business growth. Address customer complaints or concerns professionally and promptly. Research and identify new manufacturers for laboratory scientific equipment. Maintain long-term relationships with existing and prospective suppliers. Obtain and analyze quotes from multiple suppliers to ensure competitive pricing. Evaluate products and suppliers based on technical and commercial criteria. Assist in negotiating prices, order quantities, and delivery schedules. Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability. Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to ensure the best procurement deals. Source materials, components, or products to meet customer and business needs. Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance. Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and industry standards. Tender & Procurement Support: Show interest and learn international tendering procedures. Assist in estimating and costing projects/tenders based on project specifications. Develop an understanding of global procurement processes in Pharma, Chemical, Power Plants, and Engineering Procurement Contractors (EPCs). Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization: Support industry analysis and demand trend research. Assist in developing cost-effective sourcing strategies. Assess and compile cost breakdowns for management review. Administrative & Compliance Tasks: Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. Maintain and update the supplier database for future sourcing needs. Develop proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelors degree in B.Sc, M.Sc, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, or a related field. Eager to learn international procurement and tendering procedures. Basic technical knowledge of general chemical laboratory equipment, reagents, chemicals, and glassware is a plus. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. Good typing speed and attention to detail. Time-management and organizational skills. Role & responsibilities Preferred candidate profile