General Purchasing Officer

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• Process purchase requests for general materials such as tools, safety equipment, maintenance items, chemicals, lubricants, office supplies, etc.
• Identify suitable suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Issue accurate purchase orders and track them to ensure timely delivery.
  
  
• Maintain and update a reliable vendor database for various categories.
• Liaise with suppliers to follow up on order status, resolve delivery issues, and handle returns or replacements.
• Assist in negotiating pricing, payment terms, and long-term supply agreements.
  
  
• Record and maintain all procurement-related documents including POs, invoices, quotations, and delivery receipts.
• Ensure all transactions are properly recorded in the ERP system.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing required procurement records.
  
  
• Work closely with warehouse, maintenance, and production departments to clarify technical specifications and delivery priorities.
• Support urgent and emergency procurement needs to avoid operational disruptions.
  
  
• Monitor prices and market trends for commonly used items.
• Suggest cost-saving alternatives or bulk purchasing opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and ethical standards.
  
  

Procurement Operations:

• Process purchase requests for general materials such as tools, safety equipment, maintenance items, chemicals, lubricants, office supplies, etc.
• Identify suitable suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Issue accurate purchase orders and track them to ensure timely delivery.
  
  

Vendor Coordination:

• Maintain and update a reliable vendor database for various categories.
• Liaise with suppliers to follow up on order status, resolve delivery issues, and handle returns or replacements.
• Assist in negotiating pricing, payment terms, and long-term supply agreements.
  
  

Documentation & System Management:

• Record and maintain all procurement-related documents including POs, invoices, quotations, and delivery receipts.
• Ensure all transactions are properly recorded in the ERP system.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing required procurement records.
  
  

Internal Coordination:

• Work closely with warehouse, maintenance, and production departments to clarify technical specifications and delivery priorities.
• Support urgent and emergency procurement needs to avoid operational disruptions.
  
  

Cost Efficiency & Compliance:

• Monitor prices and market trends for commonly used items.
• Suggest cost-saving alternatives or bulk purchasing opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and ethical standards.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Diploma degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of purchasing experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of technical items used in foundries (preferred).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple requests simultaneously.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Construction

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