Procurement Executive

About the role

This role encompasses end-to-end procurement, international trade, and supply chain coordination. You will source and procure local and international materials, equipment, and services; manage import/export operations and trade compliance; build supplier relationships; coordinate inventory and logistics; negotiate costs and terms; maintain comprehensive documentation; and collaborate across operations, production, warehouse, freight, finance, quality, and legal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Source and procure local and international materials, equipment, and services in accordance with operational requirements.

• Execute end-to-end purchasing processes, including issuing Purchase Orders (POs), reviewing quotes, and processing import/export documentations.

• Obtain competitive quotations and conduct price/total cost of ownership (TCO) comparisons, factoring in freight, duties, tariffs, and customs clearances.

• Monitor orders and follow up with foreign and local suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to maintain delivery schedules.

• Manage international trade processes, ensuring full compliance with local customs, import/export regulations, trade laws, and tariff classifications (HS Codes).

• Handle complete import and export documentation, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin (COO), Bills of Lading (B/L), Air Waybills (AWB), and Permit Applications.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international vendors, suppliers, and global logistics providers.

• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Logistics, and Planning teams to synchronize international shipments with operational material availability.

• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, Incoterms (e.g., FOB, CIF, DDP), and delivery timelines within authorized limits.

• Maintain comprehensive records for procurement contracts, import/export filings, customs documentation, and audit files.

About you

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 2–5 years of hands-on experience in procurement, purchasing, or international trade/logistics.

• Proven track record in handling import/export operations, customs clearance, and trade documentation.

• In-depth knowledge of international trade terms (Incoterms), customs regulations, HS Codes, and import/export documentation.

• Strong commercial negotiation and international vendor management skills.

• Hands-on experience coordinating with freight forwarders, shipping agencies, and customs authorities.

• Solid analytical, cost-modeling (landed cost calculations), and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, industrial products, or global supply chain operations is preferred.