Purchaser

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Management:
• Identify and source raw materials, parts, components, and services required for vehicle manufacturing, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders to avoid stockouts and production delays.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
• Evaluate, select, and develop relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve the best value for the company.
• Manage supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Address and resolve issues with suppliers, such as late deliveries or quality discrepancies.
• Cost and Quality Control:
• Conduct market research to stay informed of industry trends, pricing, and new technologies.
• Analyze spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.
• Work closely with the quality control and engineering departments to ensure all purchased materials and components comply with company standards and specifications.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records of all purchase transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, and contracts.
• Generate reports on purchasing activities, including spending, savings, and supplier performance metrics.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and ethical standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and finance teams to forecast needs and align purchasing strategies with production schedules.
• Participate in new product development meetings to provide input on material sourcing and costs.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Proven experience as a Purchaser, Buyer, or in a similar role, preferably within the automotive, manufacturing, or a related heavy industry.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation and supplier management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs40,000.00 - Rs60,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary?
• Mention your current area of residence in Karachi (e.g., Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Ayesha Manzil etc.)
• To be considered for this opportunity, you must have prior experience working in the Automotive vendor industry. Do you meet this requirement?

Work Location: In person