We are looking for a responsible and hardworking Purchase Manager to manage the purchasing of engineering, industrial, and packaging materials. The candidate will be responsible for finding suppliers, negotiating prices, arranging timely purchases, and ensuring materials are delivered on time at competitive rates.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Management: Find new suppliers, maintain relationships with existing vendors, and collect quotations.
- Price Negotiation: Negotiate prices, payment terms, transportation costs, and delivery schedules to get the best deals.
- Purchase Orders: Prepare and issue purchase orders as per customer requirements.
- Order Follow-up: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Market Research: Check market prices and identify cost-effective purchasing options.
- Material Coordination: Coordinate with the sales team to understand customer requirements, specifications, quantity, and delivery timelines.
- Quality & Specifications: Ensure purchased materials match the required specifications and quality standards.
- Documentation: Maintain purchase records, quotations, supplier details, invoices, and order status using Excel or company software.
- Payment Coordination: Coordinate with suppliers and the accounts team regarding payments and outstanding bills.
- Cost Saving: Develop new vendor contacts and identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs.
Required Skills
- Good communication and negotiation skills.
- Basic knowledge of industrial, engineering, or packaging materials.
- Ability to find new suppliers and compare quotations.
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel, email, and documentation.
- Good follow-up and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple orders.
Qualification & Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement preferred.
- Experience in industrial supplies, engineering materials, packaging materials, or trading companies will be an advantage.
- Purchase materials at competitive prices without compromising on quality.
- Ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Maintain good relationships with suppliers.
- Keep purchase records updated and organized.