SUMMARY:
Obtaining quotes for sales and tenders and project management.
POSITION INFO:
5 – 10 years’ experience with purchasing, with knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and telecommunication
Responsible for the purchasing various goods
Reviewing purchase orders, conferring with other departments to verify orders, contacting vendors, and evaluating bids/quotations offered by suppliers.
Assisting with the development and implementation of various purchasing procedures, inventories, accounts, proposals, and similar preparations.
Process special orders for customers.
A track record of cost saving initiatives
Requestor stock checks where appropriate.
Obtaining and negotiating prices, delivery, terms, and sources of supply in accordance with specified policies and procedures.
Ensure and maintains daily outputs.
Communicates effectively with other workers to direct personal workflow.
Verify charges indicated on purchase orders and requisitions against cost centre accounts.
Verify bids offered on "substitute" items against specifications and, if necessary, with ordering departments.
Utilise the automated purchasing system in the processing of appropriate documentation.
Evaluate and review bids/quotations submitted by suppliers.
Monitor supplier performance with regards delivery, quality, and quantity.
Assist in the identification and establishment of sources of supply and the inspection of samples.
Expedite goods by contacting vendors regarding shortages and administering overcharges and breakage, etc.
Investigate information pertaining to the preparation of proposals and specifications.
Use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word-processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments and provide reports.
Perform any other incidental tasks, as need.
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