Sourcing Specialist

• Search for Manufacturers / Distributors / Wholesalers for the items in IMPA (International Maritime Purchasing Association) catalogue in various ports to procure standard store/industrial items at the most competitive cost.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers including data collection and organization.
• Prepare purchase proposals and counter proposals.
• Formulate policies to improve the companys economic position.
• Develop working relationships with new suppliers through research meetings and finalize terms of sale.
• Complete buying duties including contacting suppliers creating purchase orders and issuing payment.
• Maintain detailed records of all purchases including costs items ordered fulfilment accuracy and issue resolution.
• Create purchase orders according to suppliers requirements and distribute copies to relevant departments.
• Source commonly ordered consumable products and list suppliers online.
• Find multiple vendors for each product to ensure competitive pricing and availability.
• Compile collected data and segregate it as per IMPA Chapters.
• Liaise with the IT team for smooth uploading of data.
• Check for the lowest available price on different platforms for vendors without images or pricing.
• Follow up with operations teams on ongoing enquiries for consumable products.
• Familiarize with IMPA catalogue and associated terminologies.
• Collate all information including transportation charges and efficiently manage the vendor database.
• Upgrade knowledge on various categories especially hand tools power tools electrical and deck.

• Engineering graduate (Civil and Electrical preferred no consideration for Computer Science or IT).
• Good knowledge of technical items in ship stores.
• Proficient in MS Excel including Vlookup & Hlookup.
• Good understanding of product categories and HSN codes.
• Experience in dealing with consumables preferably in the industrial ecommerce segment.
• Decent verbal and written communication skills.

• Negotiation
• Data analysis
• Supplier management
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills

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