Company Overview:

Our company is a 40-year-old privately-owned European group, market leader and global supplier of innovative automated storage solutions, retrieval, and material handling systems for the optimization of the supply chain of warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing operations worldwide. We develop tailor made hardware and software solutions as well as services for Food & Beverage, Apparel, Ceramics, Packaging and Logistics industrial sectors. It has an extensive international presence with 15 branches and over 600 employees worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process by sending RFQs, layouts, and technical documentation to suppliers, while maintaining and updating the supplier quotation database.

• Consolidate supplier quotations, prepare price comparison tables, and provide timely commercial updates to the Project Engineering (PE) team.

• Lead commercial negotiations for awarded projects to achieve the most competitive pricing. Prepare comprehensive supplier evaluation reports covering commercial comparison, technical evaluation (From Sub supply team), payment terms, delivery lead time, and final recommendations to support management's supplier award decisions.

• Coordinate with overseas suppliers and monitor purchase contracts to ensure contractual compliance, identify potential commercial or contractual risks, and implement appropriate mitigation actions.

• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, product quality, engineering changes, and lead time commitments. Proactively follow up and expedite orders to minimize project delays and maintain project schedules with PM Team.

• Source and qualify new third-party equipment (3PE) suppliers to support both project execution and after-sales service requirements and related dept.

• Analyze supplier proposals and negotiate technical specifications, commercial pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve the best overall value for the company. Maintain and periodically update supplier price lists, commercial terms, and procurement conditions.

• Evaluate, select, and develop suppliers to ensure the procurement of high-quality products and services at the most competitive total cost while meeting project quality, schedule, and performance requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Automation/Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering or another related field

• 3-5 years of experience in Procurement as purchaser for machinery, automobile, automation equipment or automatic warehouse system.

• Basic knowledge of machinery and mechanical operation. Experience with control automation is a plus.

• Experience coordinating with foreign suppliers, from RFQs, negotiating contract terms and releasing purchase orders.

• Strong negotiation skills with ability to work under pressure

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Experience with ERP is an advantage.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills working with teams

• Good written and oral English communication skills.

• Demonstrate leadership able to independently complete all specific responsibilities with minimal supervision.