Operational Purchaser

We are looking for an Operational Purchaser to buy products that are essential for our company’s day-to-day operations. his is an office-based role reporting to the Procurement Manager.

Role Description

The Operational Purchaser is responsible for the complete process of maintaining the correct level and availability of stock, meeting requested service performance to customers while keeping the costs of holding stock to a minimum.

Responsibilities

Supply manufacturing with the required components, raw material consumables and services.

Ensure delivery of goods and services to the internal users at the due date and the right place, in the right quantity and quality (100% parts availability), at the best price, with all the required documents and accounting information.     

Ensure converting purchase requisitions into purchase orders, transmitting purchase orders to vendors, monitoring timely confirmation of purchase orders, monitoring timely delivery of ordered goods or timely execution of ordered services.

Maintain a close working collaboration with Purchase Requestors and Strategic Procurement. Inform the Strategic Procurement department when repetitive requests are done to the same supplier and when a contract with vendor is not in place. Apply the strategic policies established by local Strategic Procurement.

Solving delivery discrepancies: quantity (complaints), other linked documentation. Operate the good receipt in the system.           

Organizing transport for purchased materials

Ensure optimal levels of inventory

Maintain and improve the commercial relationship’s with existing suppliers. Ensure continuous supplier management and interaction. Ensure communication with vendors related to claims, overdue or blocked invoices.

Conduct monthly supplier evaluation and improve supplier performance. Improve supplier performance (on time delivery).

Reduce logistics errors from suppliers

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 1-year experience in a similar job
• Education: Minimum high school diploma. Bachelor degree will be a plus.
• English language skills
• Proactive and committed person;
• Very organized working style;
• Sense of urgency and accountability for respecting strict deadlines