Job purpose:

To perform procurement of materials/equipment and services at best value in accordance with procurement policy and guidelines. Extensive usage of ERP and Excel is involved.

Key responsibilities:

Procure materials and services in accordance with procurement policy and guidelines ensuring materials and services are purchased in a cost-effective manner.

Manage purchase requisitions (material and/or services), tender invitation preparation, tender evaluation & award:
a) Review and analyse purchase requisitions; investigate and develop sources of supplies; determine method of procurement/contracting.

b) Prepare and issue request for quotations/ tenders/ proposals; obtain, review, analyse and negotiate proposals/ quotations/ lead time/ terms; prepare tender evaluation summary and reports, purchase orders and variations.

c) Ensure quality equipment, supplies and services are provided at the competitive market price. Liaise promptly with Vendors for availability of resources (manpower/equipment) as per Users requirements raised via purchase requisitions and ensure timely availability of resources. Source materials, services, and vendors:
a) Keep abreast with current price levels, trends, business activities and availability of products and services.

b) Initiate, establish and maintain purchasing/ supply agreements and call-off contracts for frequently required materials/services.

c) Maintain a commercially sound vendor base for various materials and services. Interface with vendors and users.
Inventory Management:

a) Monitor stock levels by reviewing min/ max against usage to ensure operational availability versus cost efficiency.

b) Analyse stock movements and propose lean inventory

Expedite & monitor vendors performance:
a) Expedite orders and ensure materials arrive at MMS facilities on time.
b) Review and follow up open requisitions and orders.
c) Monitor vendor progress and resolve delivery non-conformance issues, if required.

Requirements:

• Familiar with usage of any ERP System.
• At least 3 years experience as a Buyer.
• Good negotiation skills and ability to work with vendors to achieve cost saving.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good in Microsoft Office and procurement software.
• Ability to work independent and prioritize task in a fast-paced environment.