Purchasing Staff

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Staff member to support procurement operations in our cookware and flatware manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for sourcing raw materials, components, and packaging supplies, managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery, and supporting cost and quality control in the purchasing process.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, experience in manufacturing procurement, and the ability to coordinate effectively with production, quality, and logistics teams.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Order Management

• Purchase maintenance supplies, spare parts, consumables and sub-materials.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) based on production and inventory requirements.
• Monitor order status and ensure timely delivery to meet manufacturing schedules.

Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Request quotations, negotiating pricing, lead times, and payment terms.
• Support supplier performance reviews in terms of cost, quality, and delivery reliability.

Inventory & Production Coordination

• Coordinate closely with production planning to forecast purchasing needs.
• Monitor stock levels and prevent shortages or overstock situations.
• Work with warehouse teams to confirm incoming material receipts.

Cost Control & Documentation

• Support cost reduction initiatives through sourcing alternatives and negotiation.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and supplier documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal purchasing policies and audit requirements.

Quality & Compliance Support

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure materials meet required specifications.
• Assist in resolving supplier-related issues such as defects, delays, or non-conformance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or related field (preferred).
• 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with cookware, flatware, stainless steel, or consumer goods production is a plus.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier sourcing, and logistics flow.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and deadlines in a fast-paced factory environment.
• Problem-solving mindset and teamwork-oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of sourcing and purchasing procedures.
• Ability to communicate in English (and/or other languages) for international supplier coordination.