Senior Procurement Officer

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Review and verify purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
• Source materials, obtain quotations, evaluate offers, and negotiate pricing.
• Issue purchase orders in line with approved terms and policies.
• Follow up on open orders to ensure timely and complete deliveries.
• Maintain updated pricing and supplier records in the ERP system.

Planning & Coordination

• Align purchasing activities with production plans to avoid shortages or overstock.
• Coordinate closely with Production Planning and Warehouse teams to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Track inbound shipments and coordinate delivery schedules.
• Ensure proper documentation is provided for goods receipt processing.

Supplier Follow-Up & Issue Resolution

• Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery.
• Handle supplier claims, discrepancies, and delivery issues.
• Follow up on non-conformance and change control matters in coordination with relevant departments.
• Support continuous improvement in supplier performance and cost efficiency.

Compliance & Financial Coordination

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance for timely supplier payments and documentation.
• Maintain accurate procurement records for audit and reporting purposes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of sourcing, supplier management, and procurement procedures.
• Experience dealing with local and international suppliers is an advantage.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement documentation processes.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain is a plus.