·      Responsible for efficient purchasing of inventory, supplies, and capital equipment. Receives purchase requisitions and verifies for accuracy and authorizations

·      Prepares and issues purchase orders, determines and negotiates prices, delivery and credit terms, buys according to established company policies and procedures, maintains accurate purchase records

·      Responsible for evaluating, assessing and selecting vendors based on capabilities, performance and consistent quality. Evaluates and recommends new/substitute vendors, when necessary

·      Maintains rapport and good working relationships with vendors, keep accurate vendor records

·      Evaluates inventory reorder levels and quantity price breaks to determine most economical purchasing of inventory and supplies. Prepares monthly reports and reviews forecast of purchasing commitments with Superior

·      Expedites purchase orders as necessary and ensures delivery of purchased items for uninterrupted flow

·      Direct the allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products

·      Design strategies to minimize the cost or time required to move goods

·      Review the success of logistical functions identify areas for improvement

·      Lead a team of storage/warehousing personnel through process of counting and recording inventory

·      Responsible for actual inventory counts, must be knowledgeable about inventory items to be counted, the counting procedures used and location of all inventories

·      Identify items as coming from or belonging to customer, keep those items segregated from other materials and maintain control of customer inventory

·      Develop and maintain the master inventory list

·      Manages loading and unloading of all delivery trucks. Assures compliance with workplace safety procedures. Limits access to Stores/warehouses by unauthorized individuals

·      Receives and inspects external packaging of all incoming shipments. Notifies delivery personal of any apparent shipping damage and proceeds accordingly

·      Responsible for receiving and delivering goods from suppliers/vendors/customers as required, monitors carriers’ performance and tariff charges and determines best carriers for the most cost-effective and reliable delivery within established standards

·      Manage vehicles belong to the company by proper maintenance and up keeping

·      Plan, recruit, train persons for purchase, warehouse, transportation and logistics

·      Performs other purchasing or inventory control duties as necessary or as requested.

·      Bachelor’s degree majoring in business administration or accounting or equivalent - Master degree in relevant field will be preferred

·      At least five years’ experience in the Purchasing and warehouse field and at least 2 years in managerial positions

·      Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications

·      Good command of English

·      Procurement and negotiation skills

·      Knowledge on Incoterms

·      Aware of import and export procedures and documentation requirements

·      Able to coordinate and motivate a team towards a common goal.