Purchasing Clerk – IT Business Solutions at Corporate Staffing

Reporting to: Chief accountant,

Salary: 50-60K,

Our client is a leading integrated business solutions provider dealing with various systems including Queue Management, Visitor Management, Time & Attendance and Electronic Security Systems. They seek to hire an efficient purchasing Clerk with a high level of attention to detail who will be responsible for managing all the local procurement and inventory of the company.

 Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Prepare and issue local purchasing orders to suppliers
• Negotiate credit terms with suppliers
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine the quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and maintain buffer stock at all times.
• Maintain supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
• Maintain warranty record for all the purchased items
• Coordinate and work with the store manager for all inventory related matters

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration or a related field
• Minimum of 2 -3 years of experience as a purchasing officer. Previous experience working in an IT Business solution company will be an added advantage.
• MUST have Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.