Purchase Executive

• Handle end-to-end steel procurement requirements. • Understand material requirements received from sales team and ensure timely sourcing and procurement. • Identify, evaluate and develop reliable steel suppliers, mills, traders and distributors. • Obtain quotations from multiple suppliers and conduct detailed commercial comparisons. • Negotiate prices, payment terms, credit terms, delivery schedules, lead times and other commercial conditions to achieve the best value for the Company. • Continuously monitor steel market prices and trends and provide relevant market intelligence to Management. • Maintain an updated supplier database and develop alternative sources to reduce supply risk and improve commercial competitiveness. • Prepare comparative statements and recommendations for supplier selection and obtain the required internal approvals. • Process internal purchase requirements in accordance with approved contracts and commercial terms. • Create and issue Purchase Orders in SAP and ensure accuracy of quantities, specifications, pricing, delivery terms and other conditions. • Amend POs where required and maintain all relevant supporting documents and attachments in SAP. • Follow up closely with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered within the required timelines • Coordinate with other branch operations team, Sales, Logistics, Finance, Inventory, Stores and other relevant departments to ensure smooth procurement and delivery. • Coordinate procurement logistics and documentation. • Monitor outstanding and pending POs and provide regular status reports to Management. • Resolve PO, delivery, invoice and GRN discrepancies in coordination with suppliers and internal departments. • Reconcile delivered quantities and values against approved Purchase Orders and GRNs where applicable. • Monitor inventory requirements and assist in maintaining appropriate stock availability. • Prepare and maintain procurement reports, supplier evaluations, price comparisons, contract summaries and purchasing records. • Ensure procurement activities comply with the Company's approval matrix, procurement procedures and commercial requirements. • Support Management in achieving cost savings, improved payment terms, reliable supply and timely material availability. • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline. • Minimum 3–5 years of relevant procurement/purchasing experience. • Steel or Building Materials industry experience will be preferred. • Candidate must have practical experience in the procurement and shall be familiar with procurements teams and norms. • Good knowledge of steel products, specifications, grades, sizes and commercial terminology will be an added advantage. • Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to evaluate prices, payment terms, lead times and other commercial conditions. • Experience in supplier sourcing, evaluation, development and relationship management. • Good understanding of purchase orders, contracts, GRNs, inventory and procurement documentation. • Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system is preferred. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. • Excellent written and spoken English. • Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple requirements and meet tight procurement deadlines. • Ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers and internal departments across different locations. • Steel procurement experience and Steel product knowledge • Supplier sourcing and development • Price and commercial negotiation • Purchase Order management • Strong numerical and analytical skills • Supplier relationship management • GCC steel procurement experience • SAP experience