Purchasing Executive

Job Description

• To ensure sources of supply are established by competitive means as appropriate.
• To review available sources, conduct trade enquiries, invite tenders, evaluate offers and recommend awards in the best interest of the Company.
• To ensure quotations/tenders are properly evaluated, and to approve acceptance of those in accordance with the authorization limit.
• To ensure purchase orders are properly placed and endorse those in accordance with the authorization gird.
• To negotiate contracts for the supply of goods and services tactfully and to ensure agreements reached contain terms and conditions not disadvantageous to the Company.
• To negotiate with suppliers/contractors for better terms and conditions in the supply of goods and services.
• To ensure contracts/supply agreements are accomplished within the scheduled time frame.
• To analyze and prepare preliminary commercial evaluation of offers.
• To assist Purchasing Manager in the administration and running of a buying team.
• To supervise the daily work of subordinates and resolve problems as appropriate.
• To take up any other duties as assigned by management.

Requirement

• Holder of Associate Degree or Degree holder in IT, Procurement and Supply Chain, or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ purchasing experience in a sizable organization.
• Membership and/or qualification from a procurement professional body (e.g. CIPS, ISM or equivalent) would be an advantage.
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in PC application including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, ability to work under pressure and meeting tight deadline.