Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures the correct and accurate preparation of the Purchase Orders, utilizing sound procurement practices, while adhering to corporate policies.
• Perform purchasing related transactions in SAP including but not limited to PO creation, good receipts, canvassing/awarding, coordination with suppliers and accounts for delivery scheduling, completing associated paperwork and transactions in the system, and the generation of relevant reports.
• Arrange for samples, testing and evaluation of new products. Collaborate with staff on relevant standing or new agreements with current and new suppliers.
• Prepares procurement reports and provide updates to requisitioning departments when required.
• Ensures that procured goods and services are delivered on-time and on spec and as per the contracted quantity, quality and price. Prepares Delivery Monitoring Report and informs end users on delivery commitment/status.
• Resolves aging payables by coordinating with end user and vendors to settle action items.

Qualifications, Experience, and Characteristics Required:

• At least 3-5 years working experience in Purchasing / Inventory / Materials Management gained from Healthcare or FMCG industries.
• Self-motivated, with good interpersonal and communication skills and able to work independently. Willing to work longer hours if required to meet deadlines.
• Organized and can multi-task – performs routine daily procurement transactions while working on priority projects.
• Has high regards for ethical behavior in the procurement process.
• Proficiency in MS Excel required; SAP experience an advantage particularly in the MM module / P2P processes.