Purcharsing

* Job Purpose
- Acquisition of material and products required to assure on-time delivery for our production and customers
- Identify, source and to obtain the material from multiple suppliers worldwide
- Evaluate, and determine the best supplier considering price, quality, value, terms and delivery for each material
* Major duties
- Find and source the best material and goods for the best price, from reliable suppliers.
- Assure that the acquisition of all material or products will meet the requirements of the company as well as health ministry specifications and customs clearance
- Negotiate the best price, best MOQ and payment terms with vendors and find ways to obtain the best always.
- Track and maintain proper levels of stocked inventory within approved guidelines.
- Work with production to forecast needs and upcoming Purchase Order
- Initiate and implement process improvement initiatives for the department.
- Maintain relationships with existing suppliers while seeking new ones.
- Monitor and address supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality and reliability, among others. Working with QC and R&D department to control quality of tested and purchased materials
- Issue Purchase Orders and verify that the vendors have received them.
- Update & maintain ERP system with supplier and item information.
- Ensure that all materials/goods are planned and received on time. Follow up on all purchase orders to ensure that scheduled delivery dates are met.
- After shipment, work with logistic department to prepare all shipping documents and work with forwarder
- Assist other departments for needed material pricing as required.
- Follow up on claim related to discrepancy in price, quantity & quality.
- Work with directors and follow up on supplier replacement quantity related to quality.
- Optimize procurement workflows and ERP
* Key Performance Indicators
- Cost reduction
- Payment terms improvement
- Quality improvements
- Material availability