Procurement Specialist

Translation Empire Ltd; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 781,200 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading translation and interpretation company is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing activities. The role involves locating suppliers, negotiating purchase agreements, and ensuring high-quality materials that meet company standards. Candidates should have a BSc in Logistics or related fields and more than one year of relevant experience. Excellent negotiation and analytical skills are essential. Join us in our dynamic environment and contribute to our success in delivering top-notch services.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience as a Purchasing Officer or similar role.
• Experience compiling and following strict budgets.
• High expertise in vendor sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Look for potential suppliers/vendors of goods and services.
• Draft plans for acquiring supplies and services.
• Analyze and negotiate vendor agreements.

Skills

Vendor sourcing

Negotiating

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision Making

Education

BSc in Logistics

Business Administration preferably in the supply chain

Business Management

Job description

Overview

UK’s leading Translation and Interpretation Company, Translation Empire is looking to employ an enthusiastic and experienced Procurement Specialist. We specialize in providing world-class professional Interpretation and translation services throughout the UK also around the globe.

Job Summary

A procurement specialist, also known as a purchasing specialist, purchases numerous products needed by an organization. Their primary responsibilities include locating key suppliers, negotiating the company's purchase agreements, and ensuring that their supplies and goods adhere to the company's standards. We are in search of an astute procurement office specialist to supervise purchasing activities and guarantee that acquired materials are both cost-effective and of excellent quality. The procurement officer's tasks include managing the workforce, maintaining favorable supplier connections, reviewing supply possibilities, authorizing purchases, and keeping track of the items. To be an effective procurement specialist, you must be analytical and stay up with product and service trends. A top procurement officer should be capable of negotiating effectively and ensuring that all purchases comply with business standards.

Responsibilities and Duties

• look for potential suppliers/ vendors of goods and services.
• Invest in goods or services that fit the standards of quality set by the company in the most efficient and economical way.
• Drafting plans for the acquisition of supplies, services, and equipment.
• Analyze and bargain vendor agreements and negotiate the conditions of the agreement and the price.
• Maintaining adequate procurement and pricing records and inventory management.
• Monitor inventories and replenish supplies as necessary.
• Follow orders to ensure prompt delivery.
• Enter order information (such as vendors, quantities, and pricing) into internal databases.
• Keep up with market developments and the latest merchandise.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and project managers regarding updates, product changes, and specifics.
• To decide the right cost, compare the products that are offered with market trends.
• Updating and maintaining supplier information such as delivery schedules, product lines, and so on.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
• Examine invoices to verify that delivered products are accurate.

Qualifications

The following degree subjects may improve your chances:

• BSc in Logistics
• Business Administration preferably in the supply chain
• Business Management

Requirements and Skills

• 1+ work experience as a Purchasing Officer, Procurement Agent, or a similar role.
• Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets.
• High level of expertise in vendor sourcing (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors).
• Excellent negotiating abilities to obtain the most favorable terms and value for money.
• Strong analytical abilities, including the ability to prepare financial reports and do cost analyses.
• Numeracy skills for analyzing facts and figures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building
• Decision Making