Requirements Degree or Diploma in Purchasing, Supply Chain or a related commercial field (advantageous) At least 5 years experience in purchasing , preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment Experience in technical, manufacturing or automotive environments Strong computer and systems skills Good communication and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail Able to work independently and take initiative Willing to travel when required Duties Purchase equipment, materials, tools and consumables required for production and maintenance Create and manage purchase orders and follow up to ensure suppliers deliver on time Request quotations from suppliers and compare pricing based on internal specifications Work closely with the Finance team to coordinate orders and payments Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers and monitor their performance Negotiate pricing and long-term supply agreements with suppliers Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve pur...