Technical Purchasing Agent - College Graduate

Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Defining Requirements

• Collaborate with technical teams to understand and document the technical specifications and requirements for equipment, materials, and services.
• Ensure all requirements are clearly defined, accurate, and comprehensive.

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on technical capability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain a database of qualified suppliers and keep it up-to-date with relevant information.

• Conduct thorough assessments of potential suppliers, including capability, quality control, and compliance with industry standards.
• Perform site visits and audits as necessary.

• Develop and issue detailed RFPs or RFQs to qualified suppliers.
• Ensure that all RFPs/RFQs include clear specifications, deadlines, and evaluation criteria.

• Engage in negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Work to establish long‑term relationships and strategic partnerships with key suppliers.

• Draft, review, and manage contracts and agreements with suppliers.
• Ensure that all agreements comply with company policies and legal requirements.

• Track the progress of orders and deliveries to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.
• Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies that arise during the procurement process.

• Verify that all purchased goods and services meet specified requirements before final acceptance.
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed and filed appropriately.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations of suppliers based on criteria such as quality, delivery, and cost.
• Maintain records of supplier performance and provide feedback to suppliers to encourage continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or similar discipline.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical specifications and requirements.
• Proficient in using procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Technical Acumen: Understanding of the technical aspects of the products and services being procured.
• Negotiation
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all procurement activities.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem‑Solving: Ability to address and resolve issues promptly and effectively.
• Time Management: Efficiently managing time to handle multiple priorities.

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.