Purchaser

1. Sourcing

• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing requirements.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to identify potential suppliers for various goods and services.

• Conducting market research showcases the trends of the industry and how they might impact sourcing strategies

• Research and analyze market trends to find the best value for the company's needs.

• Implementation of Ziehl-Abegg Global Procurement Strategy.

• Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.

• Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes.

• Set-up the supplier database, updating the approved purchase price for each group of purchased items.

2. Supplier Management

• Conduct thorough research and qualification of potential suppliers.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.

• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure adherence to quality and delivery standards.

• Resolving any issues or disputes with suppliers.

3. Purchasing Process

• Responsible in the sourcing process from initial research to contract finalization.

• Issue purchase orders, contract and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

• Track and monitor supplier performance to identify and mitigate potential risks.

• Updating and maintaining records of all orders, payments, and received purchased items.

• Collect invoice, delivery note, receipt note, supporting document; check and prepare the payment request and send to Finance & Accounting team.

• Working with Finance Director to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation.

• Coordinating with the delivery team and following up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled.

• Ensuring all purchased items is packaged appropriately and delivered to the correct location in a timely manner.

• Inspecting purchased items and reporting any faulty items or inconsistencies immediately.

4. Cost Optimization

• Negotiate competitive pricing with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities throughout the purchasing process.

• Analyze market data and purchasing trends to inform cost-reduction strategies.

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Economics or related.

• Have at least 2 years of experience in a similar position.

• Good English communication is an advantage.

• Have a high sense of responsibility and a sense of discipline.