Purchasing Executive

**Responsibilities**:- Responsible in assisting the Senior Purchasing Executive in sourcing, selecting and negotiation with suppliers to constantly strive for the best price- Build mutually beneficial relationship with vendors- Negotiate price with suppliers with at least 3 rate comparisons- Involved in open tender projects- Prepares PO by verifying specifications, price and terms- To confirm date of delivery- To work out PR with QS for material requested- To understand the actual specification QS required- Maintain proper control and records on quotations, material specifications- Monitor inventory- Scheduling delivery according to requestor demand, track order status to make sure on time delivery- Expedite material to fulfill production requirements- Out sourcing overseas/global supplier when necessary- Resolves error in shipment with vendors and logistic department- Liaison with other departments, the QA, PMC, warehouse, finance, facility, equipment or which are relevant- Tax invoice matching by comparing items received to items ordered;- Manage payment to vendors- Identify price discrepancies as they arise- Maintain meticulous records so information can be easily retrieved- To update supplier list from time to time- To update/gather latest product update**Requirements**:- Proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent or officer.- Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.- Knowledge in market dynamics along with business sense.- A knack for negotiation and networking.- Working experience of vendor management software.- Able to gather and analyse data and to work with figures.- Excellent judgement along with decision making skills.- Exemplary leadership capabilities.- Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration.