Responsible for managing procurement activities related to manufacturing operations, ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, production materials, spare parts, machinery, equipment, and other operational requirements. The role ensures material availability to support uninterrupted production while maintaining quality standards and compliance with company procurement policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and review purchase requisitions from Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other departments.
- Source and procure raw materials, production components, spare parts, consumables, tools, and industrial equipment.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
- Request, evaluate, and compare supplier quotations based on price, quality, specifications, and delivery lead time.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings.
- Prepare, process, and issue Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with approved procurement procedures.
- Coordinate with Production Planning and Inventory Control to ensure material availability and avoid production delays.
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials according to production requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery reliability, and material quality.
- Support the procurement of machinery, equipment, and maintenance-related materials.
- Identify alternative suppliers and materials to minimize supply chain risks.
- Maintain updated supplier databases, purchasing records, contracts, and procurement documentation.
- Monitor market prices and identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs.
- Resolve supplier-related issues, including delivery delays, material shortages, and quality discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and approval authorities.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in procurement, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.