Purchase Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Research & Evaluation
• Research and identify potential vendors and suppliers.
• Compare and evaluate different offers from suppliers, considering cost, quality, delivery timelines, and reliability.
• Contract Negotiation
• Negotiate terms of agreement and pricing with suppliers.
• Work to secure favourable terms while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Order Tracking & Delivery
• Monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Coordinate with vendors to track shipment status and resolve any delays or issues.
• Quality Assurance
• Review the quality of purchased products upon receipt.
• Coordinate with relevant teams (quality, operations) to ensure the products meet required standards.
• Order Entry & Documentation
• Enter order details (vendor name, quantities, prices, etc.) into internal procurement databases or ERP systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of orders, delivery information, and invoices.
• Record Keeping & Reporting
• Maintain detailed records of purchased products, vendor contacts, delivery schedules, and invoices.
• Prepare procurement reports, including cost analyses, savings, and trends for management review.
• Inventory Monitoring
• Monitor stock levels and proactively place orders when inventory falls below predefined thresholds.
• Coordinate with the warehouse team to ensure that received goods are stored properly.
• Coordination with Warehouse
• Work closely with warehouse/operations staff to ensure proper storage and handling of incoming inventory.
• Communicate expected deliveries and any special storage requirements.