Purchasing Lead

We are looking for a Purchasing Lead to support their materials and supply chain operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth production by managing raw material planning, purchasing, and inventory control, while working closely with suppliers and internal teams to meet delivery, quality, and cost targets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle purchase orders, releases, and supplier delivery coordination

• Execute MRP actions and manage inventory for assigned areas

• Ensure consistent material availability to support production requirements

• Address supply issues, including expediting materials to avoid disruptions

• Analyze delivery or stock issues and implement corrective actions

• Work closely with operations and customer service on delivery updates

• Maintain and improve kanban systems based on demand changes

• Support cost reduction and inventory optimization initiatives

• Participate in continuous improvement activities and daily operations

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain

• Working knowledge of Incoterms

• Exposure to local or regional sourcing

• Basic understanding of cost savings and financial impact (cost avoidance, reduction, cash flow)

• Familiarity with PEZA is a plus

• Strong coordination, negotiation, and problem-solving skills