Procurement Officer at Taeillo

Job Summary

• The Procurement Officer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials, tools, machinery parts, and services required for furniture production.
• The role ensures cost-effective purchasing, timely delivery of materials, vendor compliance, and adherence to company procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers of wood, MDF, plywood, laminates, hardware, upholstery materials, adhesives, finishing products, and machinery parts.
• Maintain and update the approved vendor list.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations (price, quality, delivery timelines).
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and service agreements.
• Prepare and process Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Local Purchase Orders (LPOs).
• Ensure LPOs are sent via official company communication channels.
• Monitor order status and ensure timely delivery to avoid production delays.
• Follow up on backorders and urgent material requests.
• Compare quotations and analyze cost-benefit options.
• Ensure procurement aligns with approved budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Work closely with store and production departments to monitor stock levels.
• Prevent stock-outs or overstocking of materials.
• Support periodic inventory audits.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier documentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal procurement policies.
• Prevent unauthorized vendor communication using personal devices.
• Declare and report any vendor gifts in line with company policy.
• Ensure materials purchased meet production quality standards.
• Coordinate with quality control for inspection of delivered items.
• Manage return of defective or substandard goods.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4 – 7 years procurement experience (preferably infurniture manufacturing/production).
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of furniture raw materials and production processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office and procurement software.
• High level of integrity and compliance awareness.