About This Job
Established in 1919, Marsovin is one of Malta's most recognised names in winemaking, with a proud heritage of producing premium wines and a long-standing reputation for quality.
As part of its ongoing operations, Marsovin is seeking a Purchasing Officer to join its team and support the company's procurement, stock management and supplier coordination activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To monitor and report overstocking and stock obsolescence.
2. To liaise with the Finance Department whenever necessary for the smooth running and better performance of the whole group
3. To observe purchasing policies for all dealings with suppliers including the establishing of re-order levels, minimum levels and economic order quantities for all companies within the group.
4. To place orders with suppliers, after verifying required volumes and specifications, specifying price, quality, quantity, delivery date and any special arrangement which may be necessary.
5. To maintain a computerised stock procurement system and interpret the reports therefrom.
6. To follow up orders and communicate to the department the expected delivery date.
7. To maintain an updated filing system on prices and suppliers to ensure immediate and accurate access to information.
8. To process requisitions for supplies, research products, clarify specifications, document competitive bidding and raise purchase orders according to company procedures.
9. To recommend improvements in overall purchasing operations to senior management.
10. To analyse and research the market in order to identify new suppliers and product information.
11. To organise the delivery of orders by evaluating different shipping quotations with respect to time, cost and reliability.
12. To coordinate the haulage and unloading of merchandise into stores.
13. To coordinate the customs clearing and forwarding of merchandises.
14. To keep abreast of customs procedures and related legislation, which may influence the price of purchased merchandise.
15. To perform any other duties which may be assigned from time to time