Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing and Supplier Management

Identifying, evaluating, and building relationships with reliable suppliers.

Negotiation

Negotiating terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers to secure favourable contracts.

Contract Management

Managing existing contracts, ensuring compliance, and negotiating renewals.

Inventory Management

Tracking inventory levels, forecasting needs, and coordinating with other departments to avoid lack of stock or overstocking.

Procurement Process

Overseeing the entire purchasing process from requisition to payment, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations. Compiling and maintaining purchase records, supplier databases and procurement contracts. Identifying any products, services and equipment to be purchased

Verifying the key suppliers for each procurement. Monitoring and forecasting inventory, determining purchasing needs and identify costs.

Cost Control

Identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring purchases are within budget.

Quality Control

Ensuring that goods and services meet the company's quality standards.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Attention to detail and accuracy in all work.

Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate favourable terms with suppliers.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse market trends, compare pricing, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.

Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in purchasing software and relevant IT systems.

Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the industry and specific products or services being purchased would be an advantage.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12,000.00-14,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/06/2025
Reference ID: Purchase Controller