Purchasing Professional

About the role

The Purchasing Professional is responsible for planning material requirements, creating and managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely follow‑up with external suppliers. The role supports the procurement team by maintaining accurate records and contributing to cost‑reduction initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Plan material requirements and generate purchase orders using the company’s updated system.
• Maintain up‑to‑date purchase records and track functional metrics to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Coordinate urgent material purchases and transportation services for intra‑city or inter‑location deliveries.
• Conduct follow‑up on orders sent to external suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Research and interview sales representatives to identify new supply sources and negotiate favorable terms.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Team‑player able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment handling multiple competing tasks.
• Strong communication, organization, planning and time‑management abilities.
• High ethical standards and personal accountability for achieving goals.
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills with internal teams, suppliers and external customers.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).