Job Description
Job Role:
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive product/service pricing, ensuring optimal cost and quality benefits within approved budgets.
- Conduct thorough procurement evaluations and maintain comprehensive procurement documentation for accurate record-keeping.
- Follow up with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods/services in line with contractual agreements.
- Place orders for products/services after obtaining necessary approvals from management to maintain a smooth procurement process.
- Maintain and update procurement registers, vendor master files, and other essential databases to ensure accuracy and accessibility of procurement information.
- Prepare and present management information reports to provide insights and updates on procurement activities as required by senior leadership.
- Coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate timely and efficient payment processing through the Centralized Procurement Unit.
- Conduct supplier evaluations, job satisfaction surveys, and on-site inspections as needed to ensure supplier performance aligns with expectations.
- Support procurement-related requirements across various departments and locations, including conducting site visits and branch assessments when necessary.
- Assist with other ad-hoc duties as assigned by management to ensure continuous improvement in procurement processes and operations.
Job Pre-Requisites:
- Certificate or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Management.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in the Insurance, Finance, or Service industry.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, with the ability to utilize these tools for efficient data management and analysis.
- Proficiency in English, with additional fluency in Tamil considered a valuable asset.
- Ability to work independently while demonstrating creativity and flexibility to meet organizational goals and adapt to changing needs.
If you believe you are the right person we are looking for, forward your complete resume together with contact numbers and the names of two non-related referees to reach us within 10 days of this advertisement by email to [email protected] (State the position applied on the subject line).
