- Source and identify reliable suppliers for products, materials, and services.
- Request, compare, and evaluate quotations from different suppliers.
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and purchasing conditions.
- Prepare Purchase Orders (PO) and follow up on approvals and deliveries.
- Monitor purchase orders to ensure products are delivered accurately and on time.
- Check product quality, quantity, specifications, and prices against purchase orders.
- Maintain and update supplier information and purchasing records.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Coordinate with Warehouse, Finance, Sales, and Operations teams regarding purchasing requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels and support timely stock replenishment.
- Handle purchasing documents, invoices, quotations, and related paperwork accurately.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on price, quality, delivery, and service.
- Search for alternative suppliers and products to improve quality and reduce purchasing costs.
- Prepare purchasing reports and provide regular updates to management.
- Follow company purchasing policies, procedures, and approval processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
- Experience in Bathroom Supplies, Sanitary Ware, Construction Materials, or Distribution is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of supplier sourcing, purchasing processes, and inventory management.
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Good understanding of Purchase Orders (PO), quotations, invoices, and purchasing documents.
- Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numbers and documents accurately.
- Good command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with other departments.
- Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Honest, responsible, proactive, and detail-oriented.
- English communication skills are an advantage.