Senior Purchasing Specialist

Senior Purchasing Specialist is responsible for procuring the school’s supplies.

Senior Purchasing Specialist research and identify prospective suppliers evaluate their offering against key business criteria and the required product specifications and negotiate purchase agreements.

Job Description

• Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
• Liaising with all school principals & Teachers and maintaining strong supplier relations.
• Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
• Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
• Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements.
• Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
• Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings.
• Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records.
• Ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications
• Negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance.
• Ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies.
• Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field preferred.
• Previous experience as a Purchasing Specialist.
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems.
• Team player with strong organizational skills.
• ERP System