Purpose of the job

• The Procurement Executive will oversee all vendor/supplier-related functions to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Understand and validate the purchase requisitions (PR) from User Departments
• Prepare RFP/RFQ and invite quotes from vendors
• Prepare comparative statements of the quotations received from vendors to select the best source of supply.
• Track and monitor savings generated through vendor development, negotiations, part development/product substitution or any other such initiative.
• Ensure conversion of PR to PO (Purchase Order) with minimum turnaround time.
• Track and manage Import shipments in coordination with Vendors, Freight forwarders and C&F agents.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure on-time material/service delivery.
• Coordinate with Stores for material requirement planning, Goods Inward and resolve logistics issues.
• Ensure vendor payments are on time in coordination with accounts and finance teams
• Minimize escalations through resolving trivial day-to-day procurement issues with Accounts, Stores and User departments.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management or a related discipline is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Procurement Coordinator or similar is required.
• Good experience and knowledge of Microsoft officeincluding Word & Excel
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills.