Procurement Officer

Work Location: Factory Premises (Rupgonj, Narayangonj)

Industry: Footwear Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for a competent and result-oriented Procurement Officer to manage the sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, components, accessories, packaging materials, and other factory requirements. The incumbent will ensure the right material, right quality, right quantity, right price, and right time to support uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and review purchase requisitions from Production, Planning, Quality, Warehouse, Maintenance and other departments.

• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (PO) in accordance with company procurement policies.

• Source and develop reliable local suppliers.

• Collect and evaluate supplier quotations and prepare Comparative Statements (CS).

• Negotiate price, quality, payment terms, credit facilities and delivery lead time with suppliers.

• Procure footwear materials such as leather, synthetic materials, PU/PVC, mesh, textile, EVA, TPR, rubber, soles, insoles, adhesives, chemicals, accessories and packaging materials, as applicable.

• Coordinate with Planning, Production, Quality, Warehouse, Commercial and Accounts departments for timely procurement.

• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials according to production requirements.

• Monitor market prices and identify cost-saving sourcing opportunities.

• Evaluate supplier performance regarding quality, price, delivery and service.

• Ensure purchased materials comply with approved specifications and quality requirements.

• Coordinate with Quality/IQC regarding material inspection and rejection/claim issues.

• Maintain procurement records, supplier databases, quotations, POs, delivery records and related documents.

• Monitor pending purchase orders and prepare daily/weekly/monthly procurement reports.

• Coordinate with Accounts regarding supplier bills, payments and advance adjustments.

• Maintain proper documentation and ensure compliance with company procurement procedures.

• Support inventory planning and avoid production shortages as well as unnecessary overstock.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier development and process improvement.

• Perform other procurement-related duties assigned by management.