Purchase Coordinator

Functional roles and responsibilities

• To coordinate purchasing related activities to ensure that the materials required for production, projects, or site are provided as per schedule and according to specifications and projected budgets.
• Obtain information on requirement of materials and other outsourced services from the logistics manager; liaise with the suppliers or service providers to ensure materials and services are sourced as per the requirements.

• Pick up the materials from the suppliers, ensure they are in line with the project requirement and supply order, inspect goods like timber, veneer, hardware, glass adhesives, etc. prior to collection and deliver the materials to the production department.
• Conduct market visits to metal and glass fabricators and other suppliers for urgent requirements to ensure quick turnaround of orders.

• Coordinate with the stores to obtain current status on stock quantities and provide the information to the logistics manager to enable appropriate purchasing.
• Keep abreast of market trends, availability of raw materials, and market rates. Conduct market surveys, float enquiries for the price of the materials, receive quotations, and provide necessary input to estimation and tendering staff.

• Maintain detailed and updated records of vendors, materials, price comparison, consumptions, etc. for reference purposes.

Education, certification and continued education

• High school certificate.

Years of experience

• Around 3-4 years of experience with 1-3 years in the joinery industry.