Purchase Specialist

About the role

The Purchasing Specialist manages purchasing activities, supplier sourcing, supplier performance, payment coordination and purchasing system maintenance so that quality materials arrive on time at competitive terms.

Key responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers on price, quality, availability and delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery and service.
• Follow up on material claims, quality issues and delayed deliveries.
• Support monthly supplier prepayment clearing and account reconciliation.
• Maintain supplier master data, payment methods and source lists.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Coordinate with Finance, Warehouse, Quality and other departments on purchasing matters.
• Prepare basic reports on supplier performance, purchasing activities and outstanding orders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement or supplier management.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, quality and delivery management, and payment reconciliation.
• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills; good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Required skills

• Familiarity with ERP/purchasing systems.
• Microsoft Excel.