Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, reliability, and delivery performance. Obtain and compare quotations, prepare bid analyses, and recommend best-value suppliers. Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, warranties, and service levels within approval limits. Create and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders (POs), and contracts in the ERP/procurement system. Track orders, expedite deliveries when needed, and resolve supply issues, shortages, or delivery delays. Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Engineering, Projects, QA/HSE) to confirm specifications and requirements. Ensure purchased items meet required technical/quality standards; support inspections and non-conformance handling with suppliers. Maintain accurate procurement documentation: contracts, supplier files, PO records, delivery notes, and invoices. Support invoice matching (3-way match) and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and Accounts Payable. Monitor procurement KPIs (cost savings, on-time delivery, supplier performance) and contribute to reporting. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and audit requirements. Identify cost-saving opportunities, alternative suppliers, and process improvements. Manage supplier relationships and support supplier onboarding, evaluations, and periodic reviews.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field (preferred). 8–12 years of experience in procurement/purchasing (industry experience in [construction/manufacturing/oil & gas/IT/services] is a plus). Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo) and strong Excel skills. Familiarity with purchasing terms, Incoterms (where relevant), and basic contract principles. Knowledge of local import/export processes and documentation is a plus (if applicable).