1. Sourcing
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing requirements.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to identify potential suppliers for various goods and services.
• Conducting market research showcases the trends of the industry and how they might impact sourcing strategies
• Research and analyze market trends to find the best value for the company's needs.
• Implementation of Ziehl-Abegg Global Procurement Strategy.
• Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes.
• Set-up the supplier database, updating the approved purchase price for each group of purchased items.
2. Supplier Management
• Conduct thorough research and qualification of potential suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure adherence to quality and delivery standards.
• Resolving any issues or disputes with suppliers.
3. Purchasing Process
• Responsible in the sourcing process from initial research to contract finalization.
• Issue purchase orders, contract and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Track and monitor supplier performance to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Updating and maintaining records of all orders, payments, and received purchased items.
• Collect invoice, delivery note, receipt note, supporting document; check and prepare the payment request and send to Finance & Accounting team.
• Working with Finance Director to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation.
• Coordinating with the delivery team and following up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled.
• Ensuring all purchased items is packaged appropriately and delivered to the correct location in a timely manner.
• Inspecting purchased items and reporting any faulty items or inconsistencies immediately.
4. Cost Optimization
• Negotiate competitive pricing with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities throughout the purchasing process.
• Analyze market data and purchasing trends to inform cost-reduction strategies.