The Purchasing Officer is responsible for Supply development of all materials needed to build and maintain new & existing stores.
Vendor management - Coordinate concerns, supplier sourcing and new project development; Cost Savings Generation; Maintenance of Masterfile.
Responsibilities
- Purchasing point person on new stores/projects.
- Liaise with PD on new store opening requirement via OSM list – PD-SCM one worksheet.
- Monitors New store opening schedule via PD Dashboard.
- Coordinates with other SCM sub-units – Customer Service, Warehouse and Transport.
- Sourcing & Canvassing for new materials.
- Plotting of quotation in canvass sheet.
- Build alternative supplier for top 20 major items – at least 3.
- Record Keeping.
- Maintains record of all Vendors and Materials – new vendor requirement, evaluation form, product specs, COA and CPR.
- Maintains an active and updated Masterfile – Vendor and Items.
- Pricelist and canvass sheet are up to date.
- Vendor management.
- Engage with vendors – negotiate best price, best deals and best terms.
- Secure price lock-in contract.
- Ensures the promotion of the company's best image in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's/College Degree, Business Administration, Management, finance or related field.
Required Skills
- At least 2 years working experience as Purchasing assistant or officer or related position.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes, policy and systems.
