Purchasing Coordinator

Description

Summary: Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely, cost-effective supply of goods and services while maintaining supplier relationships and procurement compliance. Highlights: 1. Coordinate procurement activities and manage supplier relationships. 2. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. 3. Collaborate with stakeholders and support cost-saving initiatives. **Purchasing Coordinator — Job Description** Overview Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely, cost\-effective supply of goods and services while maintaining supplier relationships and procurement compliance. **Key Responsibilities** * Process purchase orders, requisitions, and approval workflows; ensure accurate documentation and timely fulfillment. * Source suppliers, obtain quotes, compare bids, and recommend vendors based on price, quality, and delivery. * Maintain supplier relationships; manage communications, lead times, and issue resolution. * Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with inventory/warehouse teams to prevent stockouts and overstock. * Track order status, expedite deliveries, and coordinate logistics with carriers and internal teams. * Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and purchasing procedures. * Review invoices, reconcile purchase orders with receipts, and assist accounts payable with discrepancies. * Maintain purchasing records, vendor catalogs, and contract documentation. * Support supplier evaluations, performance metrics, and periodic supplier audits. * Assist in RFQ/RFP preparations and participate in tender evaluations as needed. * Identify cost\-saving opportunities and support sourcing or process improvement initiatives. * Use procurement/P2P systems and ERP modules to manage purchasing activities. * Collaborate with stakeholders (operations, production, finance) to align purchasing with business needs. * Provide regular reports on purchasing KPIs (lead times, spend, savings, supplier performance). **Required Qualifications** * Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field, or equivalent experience. * 1–3\+ years experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain coordination. * Familiarity with procurement processes, purchase\-to\-pay cycles, and inventory management. * Experience with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Coupa). * Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. * Proficiency with Excel and basic data analysis; attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines. **Preferred / Nice\-to\-have** * Certification: CIPS, CPM, or equivalent. * Experience in the company’s industry (manufacturing, healthcare, retail, construction). * Knowledge of import/export procedures, customs, and international logistics. * Familiarity with contract management and supplier performance frameworks. Pay: QAR91\.10 \- QAR182\.22 per hour Work Location: In person