Responsibilities:

· Procure materials and services in accordance with client 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:

· Review and analyse purchase requisitions; investigate and develop sources of supplies; determine method of procurement/contracting.

· 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.

· Ensure quality equipment, supplies and services are provided to client 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.

· Keep abreast with current price levels, trends, business activities and availability of products and services.

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

· Maintain a commercially sound vendor base for various materials and services.

· Interface with vendors and users.

· Inventory Management.

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

· Analyse stock movements and propose lean inventory.

· Expedite & monitor vendors' performance.

· Expedite orders and ensure materials arrive at client facilities on time.

· Review and follow up open requisitions and orders.

· 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.

· Citizen or Permanent Resident of Brunei Darussalam.