Purchasing Officer

Job description:
-Preparing and managing Purchase Orders to manufacturers / suppliers
-Being resourceful and conducting research on potential products and suppliers, and comparing price vs quality to ensure the best deals for the company
-Negotiating with manufacturers / suppliers for the most competitive costs
-Working closely with the QS for costing on tenders and quotations
-Co-ordinating and following up with warehouse team and suppliers daily to ensure goods are received on time
-Inspecting purchased products upon delivery and reporting any issues timely
-Developing relationships with manufacturers / suppliers and building trust
-Inventory management and control by regularly updating and maintaining records and practicing prudent purchasing to prevent over or under-stocking
-Monitoring market prices and planning purchases ahead to help the company save costs

Requirements
-Possess at least Diploma or Degree in any field of study or equivalent
-Preferably at least 1 or 2 years’ working experience in a related field
-Pleasant personality, good working attitude with drive and ownership
-Able to communicate with all levels of people and work independently and under pressure
-Able to forecast and do forward planning with high flexibility and adaptability
-Willingness to learn
-We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients
-Required skill(s): MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, Autocount
-Fresh graduate with relevant internship experience is welcome to apply