About the role:

The Purchase Officer will be responsible for sourcing and procuring goods and services for day-to-day business operations, negotiating contracts with suppliers, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Incumbent will play a crucial role in maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards within an organization. This role will include conducting research on potential vendors and suppliers, contract management, inspecting goods, inventory & logistics planning & control with appropriate documentation & compliance.

What will you deliver:

• Conducting product research for purchase of automobile and related parts, equipment, machineries and sourcing new suppliers and vendors.
• Performing inventory inspections overseas client based on Re-order level and reordering supplies and stock as necessary
• Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.
• Conducting market research to keep abreast of emerging trends and business opportunities.
• Inspecting stock and reporting any faulty items or inconsistencies.
• Updating and maintaining records of all orders (including bill of lading, certificate of origin, Bivac, ECTN, Cotecna etc.), payments (LC) and received stock. import and export of materials (Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading,)
• Coordinating with the delivery team and following up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled.
• Ensuring all stock is packaged appropriately and delivered (including shipment arrangements -High Sea / Cross Trade Shipments) to the correct location in a timely manner.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and prices with vendors for the best value for the company.
• Establishing professional relationships with clients as well as vendors and suppliers.
• Maintaining various reports like Transit Tracking / days, Document Tracking/ days, Freight Quote comparison, Export Import Data, Booking Utilisation against Allocation under Contract