IT Procurement Specialist/ Buyer

Job description:

• Responsible for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies. Adhere to procurement policies and processes both internal and external.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts. Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
• Collaborate with other teams to achieve project cost reductions and timely delivery.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as assigned.
• Sourcing for suppliers and price negotiation with the suppliers.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of procurement policies, processes, and best practices, both internal and external.
• Ability to review, compare, analyze, and approve products and services with a focus on cost efficiency and quality.
• Experience in managing inventories, maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records, and handling supplier databases.
• Proven experience in maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers based on qualifications, product ranges, and delivery times.
• Strong skills in preparing budgets, cost analyses, and various procurement reports.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project cost savings and ensure timely deliveries.
• Skilled in supplier sourcing and price negotiation to ensure favorable terms.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks.