Purchase Officer

About the role

A detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Officer is sought to manage purchasing activities, vendor coordination, import documentation, price analysis and shipment operations.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and update daily commodity and supplier prices
• Identify and develop new vendors and suppliers
• Prepare price comparison sheets and procurement reports
• Negotiate purchase prices, ocean freight rates and other costs
• Manage LC documentation, import charts and procurement plans
• Coordinate with suppliers, C&F agents and logistics teams
• Verify Proforma Invoices, sales contracts and shipping documents
• Monitor foreign exchange rates and manage dollar booking
• Prepare landed cost analysis and commodity price reports
• Handle insurance claims, weight shortages and other procurement issues

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in procurement or import/export
• Experience in commodity trading or edible oil imports is an advantage

Required skills

• Procurement and vendor management
• Negotiation and communication
• Price analysis and cost comparison
• Import/export and LC documentation
• MS Excel and reporting
• Logistics and shipment coordination
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, time management and attention to detail