Purchasing Agent

About the role

This position focuses on coordinating local buying activities to support both manufacturing operations and local commercial teams. The aim is to secure the right goods and services on time, at a competitive cost, while protecting supplier relationships and following global procurement procedures and company rules.

Key responsibilities

• Raise and track purchase orders with local suppliers of materials and indirect items, making sure deliveries arrive on schedule through steady follow-up and coordination.
• Draft and circulate RFQs, compare supplier responses, evaluate quotations, and share purchasing recommendations.
• Assist with market scanning and vendor due diligence to identify and assess possible suppliers.
• Keep internal teams informed about the progress and status of procurement requests.
• Translate user requests into procurement requests and purchase orders, then secure approvals and keep items moving through the process.
• Work with warehouse or office teams to plan incoming shipments and make suitable receiving arrangements.
• Build and maintain respectful, effective communication with suppliers.
• Partner with engineering and warehouse functions to source spare parts, consumables, and production inputs according to technical requirements.
• Maintain clear, accurate procurement records and organized filing systems.
• Refresh weekly cash forecasts to support supplier payment planning in line with negotiated terms.
• Contribute to vendor assessments and review supplier performance to support ongoing improvement.
• Continuously negotiate for stronger payment terms and better pricing for goods and services being purchased.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in a comparable purchasing or procurement role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Practical knowledge of procurement standards, vendor coordination, and contract negotiation.
• Comfort using procurement software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong planning, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving ability, including solid spreadsheet use.
• High integrity and strong attention to detail.

Additional information

Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

The company states that no fee is ever charged during any stage of recruitment, including application, interview, meetings, processing, training, or any similar step.