Purchase Officer

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Purchasing Officer to oversee our day-to-day procurement operations. You will source reliable vendors, negotiate pricing and contracts, raise purchase orders, and monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts while avoiding overstocking. You will work closely with finance, warehouse, and operations teams to keep the supply chain running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Sourcing & Evaluation: Research, identify, and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors based on price, quality, capacity, and reliability.

Contract & Price Negotiation: Negotiate favorable pricing, payment terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and delivery schedules.

Purchase Order Management: Raise, track, and process purchase orders (POs) in line with company approval rules and budgets.

Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, track incoming shipments, and coordinate reorders to maintain optimal inventory availability.

Quality & Delivery Tracking: Inspect received goods, resolve shipping errors, process credit notes, and follow up on delayed orders.

Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate purchasing databases, update ERP/CRM systems, and generate regular cost-analysis and spend reports.

Policy Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and legal regulations.