Procurement & Purchase Specialist (Full‑Time)

About the role

We are seeking an analytical and proactive Procurement & Purchase Specialist to oversee end‑to‑end purchasing activities and support efficient supply‑chain operations. The role involves managing vendor relationships, handling trade‑finance documentation, and driving cost‑saving initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle from supplier sourcing to order completion.
• Issue, amend, and monitor Letters of Credit (LC) and related trade‑finance documents.
• Prepare and manage import/export and other international trade documentation.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers based on quality, price, delivery and service.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and contractual conditions.
• Conduct landed‑cost calculations, purchase costing, budget tracking and cost analysis.
• Monitor purchase orders, deliveries, lead times and supplier performance.
• Use advanced Excel to analyse procurement data, prepare spending reports and identify savings.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, vendor databases, quotations and purchase orders.
• Coordinate with Finance, Logistics, Inventory and Management to ensure smooth purchasing flow.
• Track market prices, supplier trends and sourcing opportunities.
• Prepare regular procurement, costing and supplier‑performance reports for management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing or supply‑chain roles.
• Experience with international purchasing/import operations is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and attention‑to‑detail skills.

Required skills

• Letter of Credit (LC) procedures and trade‑finance operations.
• Import/export documentation and international trade processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS/COUNTIFS, financial formulas, data analysis, basic data modeling).
• Purchase costing and landed‑cost calculation.
• Familiarity with ERP, procurement or inventory‑management systems.