Sr. Purchasing Officer

Job Title: Sr. Purchasing Officer                                            
Report to: Purchasing Manager
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform all purchasing activities to ensure that quality of product, price, service and delivery comply with company policy and standard.

• Perform all purchasing & subcontract activities including contact suppliers to obtain relevant information, issues purchase order and follow up with the suppliers or related departments in   occurred issues such :-

• Order and follow up on materials and services, ensuring documentation and compliance.
• Coordinate with Material Planner to meet production schedules.
• Maintain and update purchasing records (AVL, Item Master).
• Support export/import processes by providing required supplier information.
• Coordinate with Finance for payment processes and invoice follow-ups.
• Review purchase orders for approval and update ERP system data.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and related meetings.
• Manage CAPEX, CI & Kaizen purchase activities.
• Conduct supplier sourcing and quarterly business reviews.
• Analyze and optimize purchasing methods and terms.
• Supervise purchasing officers and manage supplier performance.
• Lead audits for purchase compliance (AS9100, ISO 9100).
• Perform annual supplier evaluations and manage findings.

• Attend meetings with the Director, Purchasing & Material Manager to report on work progress, address issues, and receive guidance on resolving work-related challenges.
• Exchange and provide purchasing and vendor information to internal and external parties, including engineers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Provide relevant information and documentation to internal and external auditors, ensuring compliance with Aviation Authority regulations, customer requirements, and company procedures.
• Suggest improvements to working procedures or technical knowledge to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's operations.
• Regularly summarize and report individual work progress and issues to supervisors for monitoring and follow-up.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
• Highly Desired, 5 Years experience as Procurement /Purchasing function and as Supervisor
• Engineering Background preferred
• Experience in International Purchasing & Procurement 
• Strong Knowledge and experience of Purchasing including Savings, Managing Supplier Performance and relationships
• Knowledge of Business understanding in Standard Procedure Manual (SPM).
• Strong Negotiation skills, Organized and Attention to Detail required
• Sense of Urgency with the ability to Prioritize and Focus to recognize critical path activities and achieve business goals and objectives
• Highly Self-Motivated and capable of working with limited direction at times
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, strong analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment, and a team environment
• Must be assertive, highly organized, detail oriented, with ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Capable of quickly demonstrating influencing skills and abilities.
• Able to work in dynamic, highly stressful and demanding situations
• Supervisory Skills
• Good command of English (Speaking, Reading, Writing).