Sourcing & Market Research: Identify and qualify local and overseas vendors; build and maintain a vendor database for critical categories.
RFQs & Evaluation: Issue RFQs, prepare comparative statements (price, lead time, T&C, warranty), and recommend L1/TCO options aligned to scope.
Negotiations & Order Placement: Negotiate pricing, payment/Incoterms, and warranty; draft/issue Purchase Orders with correct specs, HS codes (where applicable), and delivery milestones.
Order Expediting: Track PO status end-to-end; follow up on production, dispatch, and delivery schedules; proactively resolve delays.
EXIM & Logistics Coordination: Liaise with forwarders/CHAs for imports; coordinate shipping docs (Invoice, Packing List, COO, AWB/BL), duty estimation, and customs clearance.
Supplier Management: Support onboarding (KYC, T&C, NDAs as applicable); assist in ISO/annual performance reviews and maintain rate contracts.
Issue Resolution: Drive closure on quality/service/invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with R&D, Production, and Finance to clarify requirements, approve deviations, and ensure timely GR/Invoice processing by respective teams.
Compliance & Documentation: Maintain audit-ready procurement files (RFQs, quotes, evaluations, approvals, POs, correspondences) and adhere to EyeROV procurement policies and ethics.