Purchase officer

Responsible for

Process purchasing transactions for equipment, materials, supplies, goods, services and arrange for delivery and prepare delivery note and invoices.

Primary objective

Procuring of materials.

Working hours

Usually work is around 48 hours a week, starting early morning. You may have to work overtime during evenings, nights and weekends.

Summary of Main Duties

1. Process purchase requisitions / orders within purchasing authority.
2. Invite, assess, and recommend supplier quotations.
3. Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions, and maintain supplier relationships.
4. Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists.
5. Contact/Monitor with suppliers in regards to shipment status.
6. Makes sure that shipments orders processed in a timely fashion.
7. Contact with freight forwarders to resolve shipping issues.
8. Place incoming merchandise into inventory.
9. Conduct physical inventories when required
10. Prepare Delivery notes and Invoices.
11. Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine purchasing needs, quality, and delivery requirements.
12. Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices.
13. Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and management.

Qualification Requirements

1. Bachelors Degree
2. Experience of 5+ Years