Junior Procurement Officer

Key Responsibilities:
1. Request for Quotes & Price Negotiations: Obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing with suppliers.
2. Purchase Order Creation: Generate and manage purchase orders for required goods and services.
3. Tender Administration: Oversee and manage tender processes as needed.
4. Invoice Reconciliation & Price Verification: Ensure accurate reconciliation of invoices and verification of pricing.
5. Support Indirect Purchasing: Assist with indirect purchase orders, particularly in Engineering spares.
6. Marketing & R&D Support: Collaborate with marketing for research and development, following through on artwork and amendments.
7. Supplier Relationships: Forge and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure seamless operations.
8. Cost Saving Initiatives: Source and onboard new suppliers to drive cost-saving initiatives.
9. Quality Control Liaison: Work with QC to approve new suppliers and raw materials.
10. Month-End Reconciliation: Conduct month-end reconciliation and coordinate with the accounts department for payment sign-off.

Please note that the hiring team responsible for this position will be using the PikUniq platform for candidate screening and conducting one-way interviews. Each application received will be carefully evaluated and responded to by a PikUniq representative. Simple, quick, and easy steps and actions will be required; therefore, please be on the lookout for an email response after applying.