The Buyer is primarily responsible for providing assistance in procurement of materials, supplies and services at the best negotiated price, from accredited and qualified source at the time required by requisitioning party to ensure continuous and smooth operations of the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Daily monitoring of purchase requisitions (PR) through ERIC system. Based on approved requests, ensures timely processing of PRs into Purchase Orders upon approval of the Head of Procurement. The Requisitions include the following assigned category :

a)   Engineering, Factory, Laboratory and Research Supplies and Services

b)   Office Supplies, HRMD and Admin Supplies and Services

2.    Responsible for direct coordination and communication with suppliers/vendors for the processing of new orders, following up existing orders, product development and negotiation.

3.    Ensures timely releasing of approved requests through accurate monitoring of inventory of materials and supplies, plans and coordinates purchases with suppliers, incase of immediate and additional requests.

4.    Sources, evaluates and recommends suppliers and alternative suppliers based on the approved standards on product or service specifications, quality, cost and other parameters.

5.    Assists in conducting bidding, whenever necessary in the purchase of major raw material purchases.

6.    Organizes, updates, maintains and reviews daily receiving summry, product information files, purchase order records and all other documents related to purchase of items and services. Files would serve as accurate and updated reference for any furutre requirements or concerns.

7.    Prepares check requests for items that are not covered by the terms of payment.

8.    For imported items, monitors the shipment and ensures that the documents related to the importation are processed on-time in coordination with the Finance department

9.    Provides assistance for any purchasing requirement as assigned and needed.

Graduate of any Business related course

1-3 yrs work experience in Purchasing

Strong work ethic/integrity