Purchasing Officer

Company Overview

Established in 1974, SKM Air Conditioning LLC stands as a prominent HVAC manufacturer serving the Middle East and international markets. With over 2,000 employees from more than 30 nationalities and operating across 8 countries, SKM delivers advanced climate control solutions to upwards of 30 countries worldwide. The company thrives on innovation, engineering expertise, and a strong commitment to customer value.

Role Summary

The Purchasing Officer is responsible for procuring the essential materials required for production and other functions, ensuring alignment with production schedules. Key tasks include negotiating pricing, lead times, and payment terms with suppliers, as well as identifying new suppliers and products in collaboration with procurement engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests for correctness in specifications and terminology.
• Create and issue purchase orders to vendors.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to guarantee timely and accurate deliveries, following up with suppliers and logistics providers until goods reach the port, updating the ERP accordingly.
• Work alongside Material Planners to assess inventory and determine required purchase quantities.
• Maintain and update a purchase order tracking report daily to generate monthly reports, including purchase values, buying frequency by material and supplier, average purchase orders, and newly approved suppliers.
• Source new suppliers and products as needed, coordinating sample testing and liaising actively with Engineering, R&D, QA/QC, and vendors.
• Obtain at least two quotations per purchase in cooperation with Procurement Engineers where applicable.
• Analyze purchasing patterns, forecast requirements, and prepare periodic reports on supplier lead times, order variations, and price changes.
• Maintain master lists for vendor approvals and pricing.
• Follow up on Material Discrepancy Reports with Quality Control and suppliers until resolution, keeping records updated.
• Actively participate as a cooperative team member to achieve department and organizational objectives.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Understanding of planning, purchasing, and logistics policies and methods.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software at an intermediate level.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in the HVAC sector is advantageous.
• Strong negotiation capabilities.
• Exceptional written and spoken communication skills.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.