Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related departments
Should be highly qualified at MS-Office applications
Prior SAP experience is a plus
Excellent command of both written & spoken English
Knowledge on foreign trade operations and preferably knowledge on Free Trade Zone procedures
Min. 5 years’ experience in purchasing focusing on production industry, medical sector experience is a plus
Background and experience in asset / technical equipment purchasing and also in contract management
Strong time and process management skills and drive for results
Highly skilled on planning and organization, will be able to adapt to intensive work tempo
Strongly creative with an analytical mind, able to use initiatives
Able to work with multinational teams
Good team working skills with the willingness to accomplish tasks in harmony with the other team members
Interested and eager to learn & update his/her knowledge
Experience in Quality System Environment is an asset
Job Description
Take the responsibility of the procurement of assigned items with the supporting activities including contracting, ordering, communication of demand, volume, delivery time changes,follow up order till invoicing process.
Take active role in buying strategies in accordance with material buying plans at the optimum cost and quality relationship
Analyzes market and industry conditions, finding new materials and/or new suppliers for the plant, gains business unit approval and negotiates contracts for implementation
Applying company quality management system philosophy to daily assigned procurement activities, make necessary update and/or changes on related procedure
Manage the buying process for a given set of goods in line with specified cost, quality and delivery target
Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets.
Develop and maintain a strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.
Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects.
Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
Develop creative and innovative procurement processes
Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and
Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
Explore alternate sources for goods and materials
Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers
Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements
Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues