Foreign Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Responsible for directing and coordinating activities of staff engaged in external purchasing in the company by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Primary Tasks

Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating purchasing plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards from abroad.

Performs or coordinates activities involved with purchasing goods and services such as raw material, equipment, tools, and supplies.

Implements the product cost reduction strategy including savings, resource plans and supplier process improvements.

Prepares instructions regarding purchasing policies and procedures and directs purchasing programs accordingly.

Ensures the provision of goods and services that support the achievement of overall business objectives.

Supervises the selection and ordering of materials, supplies, and services from vendors.

Verifies and approves of purchase orders, requisitions and associated invoices for equipment purchases.

Monitors supply sources, quotations and terms, etc.

Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

Communicates with supplier changes in specifications, change orders, quantities, and adjustments.

Ensures defective parts are returned to suppliers in line with company procedures.

Contacts carriers to arrange for transportation of purchases.

Perform the maintenance of purchase order/invoice/receiving records system.

Develops and installs clerical and office procedures and practices.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical science or science any related field.

From 1 to 3 year of purchasing experience preferably in pharmaceutical industry.

Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing procedures and practices.

Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors etc. to obtain the most cost effective prices and contract terms for goods, supplies or services.

Excellent English, verbal / written communication.

Excellent organization and operational planning skills

Very strong supplier negotiation skills.

Ability to work well through others.

Excellent computer skills.

Excellent communication skills both verbal & written.

Education

Pharmaceutical science Or Science

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