Senior Purchasing Officer

Our client is within the local manufacturing setting is looking for a Senior Purchasing Officer to join their growing team. Reporting to the Head of Procurement you will be responsible for the following. 

Responsibilities

• Engaging in negotiations and placing orders from suppliers
• Follow up on frame/purchase orders
• Developing relevant KPI’s for strategic procurement
• Implementation of cost savings initiatives
• Continuous development of the organisation and suppliers
• Supplier selection and supplier management
• Knowledge how to use her/his international network
• Monitoring of price development and deliveries
• Implementing change notes
• Proper data setting (eg. Pricing, MOQ, lead times) in general planning in Oracle
• Being responsible for second sources and replacement of suppliers

Skill-sets and Requirements

• In depth understanding and knowledge of the industry and products
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Organisational and relationship building skills
• Knowledge of value analysis

Education & Experience

• Education at MQF Level 4 or higher
• Confident fluency in English is a must
• Fluency Maltese and German would be considered an asset
• Relevant working experience in a similar role and/or industry would be given preference

Job Reference: FF056