Purchasing Executive

Position Summary:
To manage and ensure supply of stock in the most cost-effective way, including transfer of current parts and the on boarding of new suppliers & parts for new projects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the effective coordination of the material planning, purchasing and production scheduling function and ensuring timely delivery to customers of finished products
• Be able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with existing and new suppliers
• Work with relevant procurement teams and/or suppliers to expedite shortages and urgent shipments
• Communicate regularly with vendors and provide reports to customers as required
• Work to reduce / eliminate any potential Excess and Obsolete material
• Review impact of Engineering Change and/or Deviations to current supply
• Develop and implement a cost reduction program
• Ensure that control, recording systems and procedures fully meet our client’s requirements
• Ensure timely escalation and elimination of roadblocks
• Provide regular updates to internal and external customers, including visits to the Customer site
• View and process Purchase Requisitions and SAP Purchase Orders while implementing strategies, policies & procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• 1-2 Years vendor management expertise
• Extensive knowledge of MRP and SAP
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.
• APICS/IIPMM or equivalent (will be an advantage)
• Be proactive & results driven
• Demonstrate a strong record of contract negotiation & ability to negotiate with vendors for maximum benefit.
• Must have strong communications skills & have excellent interpersonal skills and work with different functions within the organisation
• Team player with the ability to work well in a pressurised environment to demanding objectives
• Able to work under their own initiative and make sound commercial decisions.