Procurement Associate

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

  • Maintain and manage a list of credible suppliers and service providers.
  • Ensure an accurate and timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Ensure that the terms and conditions, of any request or requirement, will be to the best interest of the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Duties

  • Processes purchase requests following company policy and procedures.
  • Canvass various products and services (i.e. office supply, maintenance services, vehicle and equipment).
  • Assist in sourcing, selecting and negotiating for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, warranty, deliveries and service.
  • Assist the Management with supplier’s evaluation.
  • Monitor the performance of the Supplier / Service Provider / Contractor.
  • Coordinate with the requisitioner in terms of all relevant aspects of the request to ensure accurate purchase.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and discuss defective or unacceptable goods and services.
  • Monitors delivery of materials, goods, services and supplies.
  • Source new suppliers as needed.
  • Maintains filing system and keeps pertinent purchase records in order.
  • Conducts supplier visits as needed.

Administrative Duties

  • Checks and analyzes vendor contracts (ensure that vendors and supplies comply with terms and conditions and determine if changes are needed).
  • Maintain and review records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
  • Ensure all transactions’ records are processed, liquidated, filed in time.
  • Maintain updated records of accredited suppliers, purchase orders, canvas sheets and all other purchasing related documents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduate of any 4 year course preferably business course, administration, management
  • At least 2 to 3 years of Procurement experience to include but not limited to canvassing, bidding and procuring various products and services for company operations/projects
  • Experienced in negotiating with various suppliers/contractors/service providers
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Willing to do field work