As a Purchase Executive your foremost duty involves skillfully uncovering and acquiring the essential goods and services the company needs, all while securing the most favourable prices and adhering to set schedules.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Procurement: Developing and executing a strategic procurement plan to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services necessary for the organisation.
- Vendor Management: Identifying, evaluating, and maintaining relationships with suppliers and negotiating favourable terms and contracts to optimise procurement processes.
- Quality Assurance: Ensuring the quality and compliance of procured goods and services with established standards and specifications.
- Budget Management: Managing and controlling the procurement budget, tracking expenses, and preparing financial reports.
- Team Leadership: Leading and managing the procurement team, setting goals, and providing guidance and mentorship.
- Market Analysis: Keeping up with the market trends, pricing, and emerging suppliers to make informed purchasing decisions.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience
- 3 or more years of experience in procurement or a related position
- Proficiency in procurement practices, contract negotiation, and specification drafting
- Familiarity with purchasing and inventory management software
- Exceptional organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
