• Reviews purchase requisitions for accuracy and takes immediate action to rectify any missing or unclear information.
• Compiles list of suppliers for issuing tenders or requests for quotation.
• Prepares comparisons, purchase orders, 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. Prepares contingency plans to mitigate risk on supply and cost.

Track and report on pending tasks, escalate any delays in the process

Skills

a)   Interpersonal; builds rapport

b)   Analytical

c)   Takes initiative

d)   Proposes logical solutions to obstacles and challenges.

e) Escalates critical issues in a systematic and timely manner

f)   Oral and written communication skills

g)   Can exhibit multi-tasking abilities

h)   Works well under pressure

i)   Organized and accurate

j) Self-starter

k)   Adherence to deadlines and process times

l)    Quality of Work

m)  Cost Savings and negotiations

n)   Adherence to established policies, procedures, and workflows

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