Purchasing Officer (Indirect Material)

This position is responsible for buying consumable material, maintenance spare part, equipment, services, and coordination of CAPEX procurement activities.
• Working with departments in Factory to provide indirect material/ purchasing services as their need.
• Coordination to deliver material, service spending within budget.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, production and delivery capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Manage the IFB (Invitation for Bidding) process involving all relevant stakeholders and ensure appropriate technical and end user reviews are incorporated and recorded within the tender review and decision-making process.
• Evaluate tender responses in terms of safety, health & environment, quality, and value for money.
• Assist in the identification of new suppliers and ensure due diligence is carried out for all new sources of supply.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for contract. Evaluate and monitor contract performance following contract placement to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Work with stakeholders across project team to research and resolve supplier issues such as variances with supplier contract terms and conditions, quality or service delivery
• Provide inputs/analysis for vendor selection decision