Reviews purchase requisitions, outsource, create purchase orders and expedite requested goods/services in the most cost-efficient way

Conducts supplier due diligence and maintain list of preferred and potential vendors

Knowledgeable in tender process from preparation of RFP documents to awarding stage

Prepares cost comparison bids and makes logical award recommendations

Maintains cost and product/service information and alerts concerned stakeholders of expiring contracts/agreements

Conducts effective supplier negotiations with clear outcomes as authorized

Reviews existing contracts for competitiveness and conducts market tests to gather pricing data, as assigned

Collaborates with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications, processes, terms and conditions so that internal and external expectations are aligned

Obtains feedback about suppliers and the goods/services they have provided through supplier performance evaluation mechanisms.

Manages product discontinuations or changes and prepares contingency plans to mitigate risk in supply and cost

Tracks pending tasks and escalates any delays in the process

Maintains contract register and monitor expiry date of contracts and re-tendering

Prepares reports as needed

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Can exhibit multi-tasking abilities

Works well under pressure

Organized and accurate

Proficiency in ERP systems / e-Procurement platforms

Adherence to deadlines and process times

Quality of Work

Cost-savings and negotiations

Adherence to established policies, procedures, and workflows

On-time and on-budget delivery of goods/services