Procurement Executive

Job Code: 047/001/126
Industry: Chemical Trading
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Job Brief:
A leading chemical trading company is seeking a Procurement Executive to manage purchasing operations for raw materials and chemical products. The ideal candidate will have a background in Chemical Engineering and 1–2 years of experience in procurement or purchasing. This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and coordination skills to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Source and negotiate with suppliers for chemical raw materials and related products.
• Coordinate with internal teams to identify and fulfill material requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, pricing, and supplier information.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure product quality, delivery timelines, and compliance.
• Support procurement planning and budgeting activities to improve cost efficiency.
• Ensure timely follow-up on orders and deliveries.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers for chemicals, packaging materials, and related goods.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost efficiency.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor their performance in terms of quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Research and identify new suppliers or alternative sources to reduce dependency and mitigate risks.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of materials and resolve any discrepancies.
• Liaise with logistics partners for import/export activities, customs documentation, and shipment tracking.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier databases.
• Monitor market trends, currency fluctuations, and chemical price movements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records: supplier activity, purchase history, pricing logs, and trackers.
• Evaluate procurement trends, payment status, and supplier performance.
• Support the preparation of reports, dashboards, presentations, meeting agendas, and minutes of meetings.
• Collaborate with Sales, Technical, and Operations teams to forecast demand and plan procurement accordingly.
• Support new product introductions by sourcing specialty chemicals or alternate suppliers.
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders on procurement status, delivery schedules, and market developments.