What you will be doing:
Purchasing: Communicating with suppliers, identifying suppliers and alternatives, negotiating with suppliers, and initiating alternatives to ensure the most cost-effective purchasing for the company.
Leading cost-saving projects and process improvements.
Service: Providing service to various interfaces in the factories on all purchasing matters.
Supplier Communication: Receiving price quotes.
Order Management: Issuing orders as per requirements and tracking orders until receipt.
Problem Solving: Communicating with logistics on shipping issues, coordinating with factories and suppliers to resolve quality issues, and liaising with accounting regarding incomplete or delayed payments.
Reports: Regular reporting and activity reports to department heads.
Education: Post-secondary education, Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or Logistics – an advantage.
Experience in purchasing (minimum one year), logistics, technical orientation.
Computer proficiency.
High-level English.
Purchasing course.
Internet proficiency.
Experience and knowledge in SAP – an advantage.
Communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Good interpersonal skills.
Initiative.
Adherence to procedures.
Teamwork ability.
Patience.
Precision.
Negotiation skills.
