Purchasing Specialist (Manufacturing)

Receive and review purchase requests for manufacturing tools, equipment, spare parts, and production-related supplies.

Source and identify qualified suppliers and manufacturers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery.

Prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs), evaluate offers, and conduct price and technical comparisons.

Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions with suppliers.

Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with approved purchasing procedures and budgets.

Follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and availability of required tools and materials.

Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to clarify technical specifications and purchasing requirements.

Ensure that purchased tools and equipment meet the required technical specifications and quality standards.

Monitor supplier performance in terms of pricing, quality, delivery, and service level.

Maintain and update supplier databases, price lists, purchasing records, and procurement documentation.

Support cost-saving initiatives by identifying alternative suppliers, negotiating better prices, and optimizing purchasing practices.

Handle supplier complaints, delivery delays, and discrepancies in received materials in coordination with relevant departments.

Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approval matrices, and financial procedures.

Prepare periodic purchasing reports covering purchase orders, pending deliveries, supplier performance, and cost variations.

Maintain effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth purchasing operations.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Experience:

2–5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience in purchasing manufacturing tools, industrial supplies, spare parts, or production equipment is preferred.