Purchasing Executive / Procurement Coordinator / Sourcing Executive

Purchasing Executive / Procurement Coordinator / Sourcing ExecutiveRole Description We are seeking a strategic, results-driven, and analytical Purchasing Executive / Procurement Coordinator / Sourcing Executive to manage vendor sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial agreements, and streamline procurement execution. In this mid-level role, you will work closely with Strategic Sourcing Leads, Procurement Directors, Supply Chain Planning Teams, and Operations Managers to identify qualified suppliers, optimize material spend, and mitigate supply chain disruption. You will be responsible for leading market research, issuing RFQs/RFPs, evaluating supplier bids, negotiating pricing and contract terms, and managing end-to-end purchase order administration. Responsibilities include auditing supplier SLA compliance, analyzing vendor cost structures, identifying alternative supply channels, executing risk assessments, and tracking spend performance against company budget targets. Success in this position requires assertive negotiation capabilities, sharp financial and data analysis skills, advanced ERP procurement experience, clear stakeholder communication, and strict adherence to corporate ethics and compliance standards.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, International Trade, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, or APICS) are highly preferred.Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Selection: Proven expertise in strategic sourcing practices, market intelligence research, supplier evaluation matrices, and managing comprehensive RFQ/RFP processes.Commercial Negotiation & Contracting: Track record of negotiating competitive pricing models, payment terms, delivery schedules, rebate structures, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and Master Service Agreements (MSAs).Purchase Order & P2P Management: In-depth knowledge of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) systems, purchase requisition auditing, high-volume PO execution, and delivery tracking.ERP & Sourcing Technologies: Proficiency with enterprise-grade ERP systems and procurement suites (e.g., SAP MM/S4HANA, Oracle Cloud Procurement, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Coupa, or Jaggaer).Spend Analytics & Advanced Excel: Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, power queries, and cost variance modeling) for category spend analysis.Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Ability to conduct quarterly vendor performance reviews, track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), manage supplier scorecards, and resolve escalated delivery or quality issues.Risk Management & Compliance: Understanding of international trade laws, customs/import-export regulations, ethical sourcing standards, ESG guidelines, and supply risk mitigation.Stakeholder Management & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to coordinate effectively across engineering, legal, finance, and external supplier leadership teams.Professional Attributes: Highly analytical mindset, assertive negotiation drive, strong attention to detail, high ethical integrity, and ability to thrive under high-volume operational targets.