Senior Local Purchase Officer

Job Summary

The Senior Local Purchase Officer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing local procurement activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality acquisition of goods and services in line with company policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and implement local purchasing activities based on approved purchase requests
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs and obtain competitive quotations from suppliers
• Evaluate supplier quotations and participate in bid analysis and supplier selection
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and payment terms with vendors
• Prepare purchase orders and follow up on order execution and delivery
• Ensure purchased items meet required specifications, quality, and quantity standards
• Maintain updated supplier database and develop new suppliers
• Monitor market trends, price fluctuations, and availability of materials
• Coordinate with warehouse, finance, and user departments during procurement processes
• Ensure procurement documentation is complete and properly archived
• Resolve delivery, quality, and supplier performance issues
• Support periodic inventory planning and cost-saving initiatives
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy, audit requirements, and ethical standards
• Prepare procurement reports and performance analyses
• Supervise and guide junior purchasing staff when assigned

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Knowledge of procurement procedures and contract management
• Analytical and cost-saving ability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Computer proficiency (ERP and MS Office)
• Integrity and ethical conduct
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines