PURCHASING OFFICER

Source quality products at the most competitive price and delivery schedule to facilitate operational objectives

• Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent planning, forecasting, negotiation, communication and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of Customs requirements from Jamaica Customs Agency.
• Knowledge of all related documentation for imported shipment.
• Excellent knowledge of the principles involved in logistics and inventory management, including costing, pricing, invoicing, contracts and quality management.
• Knowledge of raw materials required in a food manufacturing and retail industry.
• Commercially astute with at least 3 years experience in acquiring goods and services for a manufacturing entity.
• Committed to flexible working conditions.

 Duties

1. Request quotes and generate Purchase orders based on competitive prices, quality products, delivery time and reliability. Do comparative analysis and price trends.
2. Maintain suppliers’ files and specification sheets  for SQF and audits.
3. Manage product packaging for seasonal items,
4. Manage and tally dry storage  packaging (cartons, poly bags, seasonings, spices, gusseted, burger boxes) and generate weekly reports.  Ensure adequate quantities of dry materials in store to meet business needs
5. Follow-up with internal clients and suppliers  updating orders status.
6. Communicate with vendors and transport companies regarding orders/shipment updates. 
7. Monitor and maintain minimum inventory levels for items in portfolio to ensure there is no disruption to operation.
8. Inspect goods and liaise with Managers/Supervisors/QA to ensure that goods received have been examined for accurate quantity, quality, specifications, performance standards and any other required specifications before submitting invoice for payment.
9. Update records management system daily accuracy and audit reviews.
10. Adhere to Purchasing, Accounting – Inventory Management policies to mitigate any risks and legal exposure.

Continuously review the usage of new and existing materials/goods for durability/ usefulness to the operation and source emerging, more competitive, durable items