PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Receive and review Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and procurement requests for completeness, specifications, quantity, and required delivery dates. Source and procure goods, materials, equipment, spare parts, supplies, services, and other company requirements. Request and evaluate quotations from accredited and potential suppliers. Coordinate with requesting departments, suppliers, warehouse, and logistics teams regarding delivery schedules and requirements. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, warranties, delivery terms, and other commercial conditions. Develop alternative suppliers to minimize supply disruptions and improve purchasing competitiveness. Conduct price comparisons and market research to identify competitive pricing and cost-saving opportunities. Recommend alternative products, suppliers, or purchasing arrangements when appropriate. Monitor price movements of frequently purchased items and services. Support bulk purchasing, negotiated rates, framework agreements, and other cost-saving initiatives. Ensure purchases are within approved budgets and authorized limits. Maintain complete and accurate procurement records, including PRs, RFQs, quotations, canvass sheets, POs, supplier documents, delivery receipts, and other supporting documents. Assist in the development and improvement of procurement policies, procedures, and systems. Prepare regular procurement reports, including purchase status, supplier performance, cost savings, outstanding POs, and procurement cycle times. Analyze procurement data to identify recurring purchases, supplier trends, and opportunities for process improvement. Coordinate with Operations, Fleet, Warehouse, Projects, Finance, Administration, and other departments to determine procurement requirements. Provide procurement support for branch operations, logistics activities, equipment requirements, and special projects. Perform other procurement-related duties that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing/Procurement, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Experience handling suppliers, quotations, purchase orders, and vendor accreditation is preferred. Knowledge of supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, negotiation, and vendor management. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Strong analytical and cost-comparison skills.