Senior Purchasing Specialist
Privaloma:FinTechLead
- Responsible for end-to-end Purchasing activities for all indirect materials, spare parts, tools, PPE, facility requirements, technical services, and capital expenditures.
- Lead sourcing and purchasing activities for both local and international suppliers to ensure uninterrupted business operations and support plant requirements.
- Manage the complete Purchasing cycle including supplier identification, RFQ issuance, quotation analysis, negotiations, purchase order creation, and supplier performance follow-up.
- Maintain a qualified supplier database for local and foreign vendors, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and service levels.
- Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings, favorable payment terms, and optimal delivery conditions.
- Coordinate foreign purchasing activities including import documentation, shipping arrangements, customs clearance follow-up, and delivery scheduling.
- Work closely with Warehouse, Finance, Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Administration teams to ensure timely material availability and project execution.
- Monitor supplier performance regarding delivery, quality, responsiveness, and compliance with contractual agreements, implementing corrective actions when required.
- Support localization initiatives by identifying and qualifying local suppliers to reduce dependency on imports and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Manage contracts and service agreements related to maintenance, facility services, construction projects, utilities, and other indirect procurement categories.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, financial controls, and quality management system requirements (ISO/IATF).
- Prepare and present purchasing reports including cost savings achievements, supplier performance evaluations, procurement status, and budget tracking.
- Support urgent operational requirements by expediting critical orders and implementing alternative sourcing solutions when necessary.
- Drive purchasing process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and strengthen supplier partnerships.
- Perform any additional duties assigned by the Purchasing Manager or Logistics Manager.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in Purchasing or Procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in managing service, maintenance, and supplier contracts.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Knowledge of import processes and purchasing best practices.
- Proficiency Microsoft Office
- Good analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Good command of English