Purchase Executive

Skills Required:

• Proven experience in procurement, transportation or supply chain management roles
• Previous experience in similar position is mandatory
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills is required
• Should have worked with transporters for taking rates and arranging vehicles at multiple locations as required
• Should have good understanding of purchase requirements by shortlisting various vendors, negotiating, documenting and finalizing the purchase
• Should be able to use good negotiation techniques with vendors/suppliers

KRAs:

• Ability to source and procure goods, materials, and services from suppliers, and it includes negotiating contracts, establishing favorable terms, and maintaining supplier relationships
• Should be skilled in identifying reliable suppliers, evaluating their capabilities, and managing supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Should be proficient in coordinating transportation services, including selecting carriers, scheduling shipments, and tracking deliveries to ensure on-time delivery and minimize transportation costs
• Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in procurement transactions, transportation arrangements, and documentation
• Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple procurement and transportation projects simultaneously
• Commitment to meeting customer needs and delivering high levels of customer satisfaction through efficient procurement and transportation services
• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, contracts and supplier information