We invite you to be part of our team!

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

• Efficient purchasing of services, inventory, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifying purchase requisitions for accuracy and authorization.
• Overseeing tenders, bid evaluations, and vendor selection.
• Aligning procurement with company policies and global guidelines.
• Managing RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, and contracts, ensuring competitive terms.
• Maintaining strong vendor relationships and records.
• Analyzing market trends and supplier capabilities.
• Preparing control strategies and sourcing plans.
• Collaborating with legal teams for contract preparation.
• Coordinating with departments for issue resolution.
• Expediting purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery.
• Supervising daily requisitions and stock levels.
• Building a culture of long-term cost savings.
• Defining KPIs for team performance tracking.
• Developing colleague's procurement skills.
• This role is pivotal in maintaining smooth terminal operations. It requires meticulous attention, strategic foresight, and a relentless pursuit of improvement.

Let's elevate procurement together!

What talent are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineer.
• Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing experience in private industry, preferably shipping or transportation.
• Extensive procurement practices and principles knowledge.
• Proficiency in customs laws, rules, and regulations.
• Managerial experience leading a similar-sized procurement team.
• Basic engineering knowledge and software application familiarity.
• Inventory control system management expertise.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Sound business judgement and priority-setting abilities.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with data extraction, compilation, and analysis capabilities.
• Basic finance and accounting principles understanding.
• Cost/Price analysis skills.
• Contract law knowledge.
• High ethical standards aligning with company values.
• CPPB or lean manufacturing certification is a plus.