purchase executive

• Purchase. 
• Vendor Management. 

• Ensure implementation of all relevant company SOPs.  

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.  
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs.  
• Float RFQs to existing/potential vendors and arrange quotations.  
• Evaluate vendors’ quotations and make recommendations based on commercial and technical analysis. 
• Finalize, prepare and issue purchase orders following the relevant company SOPs. 
• Implement robust follow-up mechanisms with all vendors and ensure deliveries as per the agreed upon lead times. 
• Maintain accurate and updated costing sheets for all purchased products. 
• Keep accurate records of procurement activities and maintain documents for audit purposes. 
• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry developments, pricing trends and their impact on the cost of purchased goods and materials.  
• Display unwavering commitment to ethical business practices and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.  

• Execute vendor due diligence and ensure that all vendors meet the target requirements on cost, quality and capability.  
• Negotiate rates, terms and conditions with vendors to secure favorable agreements and terms. 
• Collaborate with the accounts and finance team to ensure smooth onboarding and integration of new vendors. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to optimize pricing and delivery schedules.  
• Evaluate supplier performance and conduct periodic vendor assessments. 
• Highlight problem vendors, work with them to deliver improved service quality, lead times and/or rates.  
• Build and maintain a strong pool of capable vendors, recommend alternative vendors where appropriate and ensure that vendor performance does not adversely impact business operations. 
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth and accurate processing of vendor invoices.  
• Liaise between vendors and internal teams to address and resolve and vendor related issues.  

• Understand live and propagate the core values of the company.  

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