Purchase Executive UNIKAI Foods P.J.S.C

Strategic

• Responsible for control and assessment in the procurement activities of the Company and contract of services from third party.
• Co-ordinates and evaluates the different activities within Procurement department and recommends action and controls to ensure efficiency/productivity.

Operational

• Identify and source potential suppliers for raw materials / Packaging materials based on quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor and track supplier performance, including delivery times, product quality, and adherence to specifications.
• Resolve any issues or discrepancies with suppliers regarding quality, quantity, or delivery of raw materials / Packaging materials.
• Ensure proper formulation of Bill of Quantities including negotiation of prices for new contracts.
• Supervise all terms of contracts including supply of materials and to review contractor’s claims as per contract specification.
• Oversee and manage all purchase, procurement, and vendor related functions of UNIKAI.
• Maintain & monitor materials procured and be in line with the pattern of Sales demand.
• Recommend purchase of materials, supplies & services with most economical vendors.
• Ensure selection of prospective vendors related to the following category and requirements like ISO Quality Certifications, other certifications, endorsement, customer references list, product range specification, vendor market positioning and reputations.
• Ensure vendor performance criteria and parameters are met before purchases are made.
• Maintains list of approved vendors and monitor price changes.
• Minimize purchase costs and maintain within overall procurement budget.
• Constantly explore markets for alternative sources of materials & supplies which helps in cost reduction and improve quality of products.
• Evaluate reports of all quotations received from different vendors for price, terms of payments, product specification and product warranty in order to determine the preferred vendors.
• Maintaining monthly and annual procurement records and reports and its terms and conditions and warranty clause.

People

• Negotiate and follow up with vendors on the best deal.
• Regular updates and reports to Procurement Manager on the value of procured/ purchased items and vendor details.
• Communicate with finance department on budgets, quantity, etc.