Purchasing Officer

Purchasing Officer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Purchasing Officer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting comparative analysis of potential suppliers;
  • Maintain and Review Purchasing, Shipping, and Receiving Records;
  • Negotiate with Suppliers on Behalf of Employer;
  • Analyzing financial and budget reports to determine negotiation budget;
  • Evaluate Suppliers;
  • Work Out Logistical Agreements with Suppliers;
  • Building relationships with potential suppliers and other industry professionals at trade shows;
  • Negotiating financial and logistical details with suppliers;
  • Using organization skills to maintain meticulous purchasing, shipping, and receiving records;
  • Maintain records of purchased products, deliver information and invoices to cost controller;
  • Evaluate vendors, negotiating contracts and preparing reports with Cost Controller;
  • Ensure proper storage;
  • Compare and evaluate offers;
  • Review quality of purchased products;
  • Reseearch potential vendors.

Requirements:

  • Experience in Purchasing;
  • Supervisory and management experience;
  • A thorough understanding of the supply chain;
  • Communication skills;
  • At least 3 years experience in purchasing;
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel);
  • Preferably 1-4 Yrs Experienced Employee specialized in Purchasing/Inventory/Material & Warehouse Management or equivalent;
  • organizing and planning;
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to negotiate, establish, and process contracts;
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes, policy, and systems;
  • Degree in accounting, business management or a similar field preferred;
  • Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Business, Finance, or equivalent;
  • Good analytical and strategic thinking skills;
  • Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s/College Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management or equivalent.