Job Title: PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE
Job Summary:
As a Procurement Associate, you will be responsible for managing and developing supplier relationships, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of quality products and services. Your role will involve sourcing new suppliers, securing favorable terms, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to meet procurement needs. You will also provide management support by adhering to company policies and maintaining confidentiality.
Responsibilities / Duties:
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
- Source new suppliers and recommend them for enlistment on accreditation
- Ensure that new suppliers are able to meet AMI standards such as quality of product or service,
delivery timeline and costs - Secure and review contracts with suppliers and service provider
- Negotiate and secure maximum credit terms and cost with suppliers including direct payment
arrangement from Head Office - Issue Purchase Orders to suppliers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of issuance
- Conduct periodic business review with existing suppliers to ensure audit-free transactions and
SLA is being met
INTERNAL CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide
guidance and support throughout the procurement process. - Align and coordinate with stakeholder/s on Purchase Order issuance
- Ensure correct pricing, quality standards, complete documentation and on time and in full delivery
of all purchases - Ensure cost efficiency in all purchases.
- Provide innovative products for future needs.
MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
- Ensure the proper and strict implementation of the administrative, accounting and personnel
policies of the Company - Maintain discretion and confidentiality with files/records and communications
- Strictly observes internal policies and guidelines in the performance of his/her duties
- Performs other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the direct manager from time
to time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1-2 years work experience in procurement or supply chain management.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in using procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders.
- Understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
- Familiarity with contract management and compliance standards.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure.
