Job description

Purpose:

The purchase engineer at Kirby is responsible for

the vendor selection and development of local and

international suppliers; negotiation and execution

of supply contracts.

Context:

B. ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Overview

Ensure all procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the established company procedures.

Conduct technical review of requirements from Engineering/Operations.

Prepare RFQ (request for quotation) document and send it to Suppliers/Vendors. Evaluate the quotations

received from Suppliers/Vendors to determine the best Supplier/Vendor meeting price, delivery, and quality

requirements.

Conduct negotiation with Suppliers/Vendors for assigned products and services

Conduct Supplier/Vendor evaluation after a PO is complete.

Develop new sources to meet company’s evolving business needs

Prepare reports for the management as and when required

Skills

C. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge

2 years’ experience in the field of purchasing

(Preferable). Good fresh graduates would also be

considered

Minimum Entry Qualifications

Bachelors in Engineering is a must with Major in

either Civil/Structural/Mechanical or Industrial

D. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

E. KEY RELATIONSHIPS & DECISION MAKING

Reports to

Senior Manager Planning & Purchasing

Network

Decision making authority

Business impact of role

Critical

F. SKILLS

Technical & non technical

In-depth knowledge of procurement methods and

procedures

Very good analytical skills

Very good Excel or spread sheet capability

Other

ROLE PROFILE

Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP)