Purchaser

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description

The Purchaser is responsible for managing the full spectrum of purchasing activities and ensuring smooth day-to-day procurement operations. This includes sourcing, negotiating, and coordinating with suppliers to achieve cost efficiency, timely deliveries, and consistent supply for the company’s operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire purchasing process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Generate and issue Purchase Orders (PO) to approved suppliers in a timely manner.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and optimize costs.
• Coordinate with suppliers on quotations, lead times, product availability, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Track stock movements and proactively reorder critical items to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Liaise with Finance and Logistics departments to streamline procurement, coordinate shipments, and verify delivery timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, supplier information, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and analyze procurement reports, including cost comparisons and equipment rental summaries.
• Resolve issues related to delivery delays, product quality, quantity discrepancies, or pricing differences.
• Collaborate with internal departments to meet purchasing requirements and ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of POs, quotations, invoices, delivery orders, and relevant certificates.
• Work closely with Operations, Technical, and Logistics teams to fulfill supply needs promptly.
• Monitor purchasing expenditures and identify cost-saving initiatives or process improvements.
• Perform other procurement-related duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements :

Min GCE ‘O’ level and 1-2 years working experience

Additional Information :

Tell employers what skills you have

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Construction

Inventory

ERP

Supply Chain

Purchasing

Procurement

SAP

Team Player

Requisition

Pricing

Manufacturing

Sourcing

Shipping