Procurement Specialist

Job description / Role

Description

The procurement specialist is responsible for all procurement activities in local and international sourcing by purchasing unit. Furthermore, the role performs category management including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract, performance and risk management.

Job responsibilities

Responsible for receiving and reviewing purchase requests; verifies that the technical specifications meet the minimum standards that enable a transparent and effective procurement process.

Participate in the annual procurement planning, gather annual requirements from stakeholders, coordinate with stakeholders to understand the total needs.

Actively grow the vendor database with reliable and trustworthy local and international vendors, concludes.

Negotiate with suppliers for best deals on pricing and contractual terms ensuring risk management and security of supply.

Conduct the RFx process, obtain quotations, communicate with local and overseas vendors, and prepare comparison analysis file for each requisition with full specs, catalogs, brochures, and other data from suppliers.

Monitor the performance KPIs.

Verify and provide quotation analysis and submit recommendations to relevant manager based on best negotiated price, quality, delivery times, and payment terms.

Prepares purchase order or contract of selected supplier giving full details of materials or services required and ensure orders are processed and received as per required quality and quantity.

Maintain excellent relationships with customers, suppliers, and end-users; coordinate and manage logistical activities.

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