Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability criteria
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a stable and efficient supply chain
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and stay informed about industry trends
• Source and purchase goods and services according to company policies and procedures
• Manage the entire procurement process, from requisition to delivery
• Receive requisition packages from the applicable engineering disciplines; checking for accuracy and completeness
• Select appropriate bidders from the Approved Vendors List (AVL); obtaining internal and external approvals where required
• Prepare/issue enquiry documents
• Expedite, receive and analyse bidders’ commercial quotations, and co-ordinate with the responsible discipline engineers for technical evaluations
• Prepare commercial bid evaluations and recommendations
• Attend Bid Clarifications and Pre-Award Meetings as required; issuing minutes of meeting for all commercial issues
• Conduct final commercial negotiations with technically acceptable bidders
• Confirm Bidder’s acceptance of all contractual obligations outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ), including minutes of meeting for any commercial and/or technical clarification meetings
• Assist contract team with the preparation of contracts/purchase orders
• Assist expediting in obtaining supplier data, if required

Ideal candidate profile:

Experience:

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management, with a focus on strategic sourcing. 
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP (ERP).

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Effective relationship-building and management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Interested candidates can send their cv to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.