Senior Buyer

Core Responsibilities:

• To source and procure consumables / services / materials in the most cost effective and time efficient manner to meet organization needs.
• Ensure compliance of the company standards on purchasing policies and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate timely delivery of purchases to meet organization on time delivery requirements.
• Maintain database for materials, vendors, prices & expenditures.
• Responsible for driving cost saving without compromising the overall quality, mitigate risk of single source by expanding vendor base, i.e. qualify new vendors; and be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of vendors in terms of delivery and product quality.
• To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of experience in procurement and vendor management in the aerospace industry.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally.
• High attention to details.
• Organised and ability to follow through from sourcing to delivery.
• Pro-active, results oriented and self-driven.
• Proficient in MS Excel & Word.

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent.