Purchasing Officer

Purchasing Officer is responsible for buying the best quality equipment, goods and services, at the most competitive prices, to enable the Company to operate.

Responsibilities

• forecast levels of demand for services and products;
• keep a constant check on stock levels (with Storekeeper);
• conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;
• liaise between suppliers, manufacturers and relevant internal departments;
• build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers;
• negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided;
• keep contract files and use them as reference for the future;
• forecast price trends and their impact on future activities;
• give presentations about market analysis and possible growth;
• develop a purchasing strategy;
• produce reports and statistics using computer software;
• evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors;
• ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives;

 Skills

• good oral and written communication skills;
• strong analytical skills;
• commercial awareness;
• the ability to adapt to different specific needs and to develop and maintain successful working relationships;
• an excellent standard of numeracy in order to analyze facts and figures;
• a flair for negotiation and networking;
• the ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines;
• a confident and mature approach;
• tact and diplomacy.
• HSC/BAC + 2
• Experience of minimum 3 years in a similar position