One of our prestigious clients in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is seeking a skilled "Purchasing Officers" to join their team immediately.

# SALARY: Negotiable

# REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Good command of English.
• Superb written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Great organizational and planning skills.
• The ability to identify market trends and make decisions in a high-stress environment.
• The ability to follow client specifications.
• Excellent networking and time management skills.

# JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct product research and source new suppliers and vendors.
• Source materials, goods, products, and services, and negotiate the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.
• Perform inventory inspections and reorder supplies and stock as necessary.
• Conduct market research to keep abreast of emerging trends and business opportunities.
• Inspect stock and report any faulty items or inconsistencies immediately.
• Update and maintain records of all orders, payments, and received stock.
• Coordinate with the delivery team and follow up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled.
• Attend product launches and network with industry professionals.
• Establish professional relationships with clients as well as vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure all stock is packaged appropriately and delivered to the correct location in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory levels and reorder timing.
• Coordinate local purchases of stationery, equipment, supplies, and other company business-related purchases.

MANPOWER LANKA SOLUTIONS (PVT) LTD. Recruitment, Executive Search, HR, Outsourcing & Job Seeker Services. #19, De Vos Avenue, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka.