The Purchasing Officer is responsible for outsourcing materials essential for the company’s daily operations. This role includes identifying alternative suppliers to mitigate potential delays should a primary supplier be unable to fulfill orders, while consistently seeking the most effective and cost-efficient options. Furthermore, the Purchasing Officer assists in the ordering of products and services, ensuring timely delivery to enhance customer satisfaction and foster continuous improvement in operational processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sourcing and purchasing the materials, equipment, and services that the organization needs to function effectively.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all suppliers and prepare reports for all purchasing departments and provide support to all managers to plan and execute all purchasing processes and provide an effective interface with all departments.
• Maintains and enters purchase requisitions.
• Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices.
• Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders.
• Coordinates with suppliers regarding terms of payment.
• Receives and verifies purchase request.
• Prepares list of items for pick up, drop off and for purchase.
• Answers inquiry from suppliers.
• Performs other duties/tasks that maybe assigned from time to time.

• Graduate of finance, business, logistics, supply management or operation management.
• With at least 2 years or more of working experience as Purchasing Officer.
• Familiarity of concepts and practices in procurement.
• Highly organized, trustworthy and keen on details.
• Strong in negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Established network of suppliers.
• Above average literacy on computer operations.