Procurement Specialist (Trade)

The Procurement Specialist (Trade) supports the sourcing and supplier selection of trade goods, working closely with overseas and local suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role is responsible for obtaining and comparing supplier quotations, supporting supplier evaluation and contract review, and maintaining accurate sourcing and supplier records in compliance with company policies and procedures. The role also supports the Senior Procurement Specialist (Trade) in evaluating supplier proposals, samples, quality specifications, and commercial terms. Responsibilities and Duties

• Collect quotations from at least 2 or 3 overseas/local suppliers for trade goods requested by BU/FU.
• Prepare cost comparison sheets.
• Support the Senior Procurement Specialist (Trade) in evaluating supplier proposals, samples, and quality specifications.
• Assist in shortlisting and recommending the selected supplier.
• Assist in reviewing trade contract/quotations terms.
• Maintain organized records of quotations, comparisons, and contracts for audit purposes.
• Support overseas vendor onboarding by collecting required supplier documents and certifications.
• Maintain the vendor information file for the approved overseas vendor list.
• Liaise with BU/FU to confirm purchase requirements and specifications prior to sourcing.
• Hand over the selected supplier, contract, and trade terms to Bus and Supply Chain, who will manage PR/PO, payment shipment, and customer clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or related field.
• Minimum 1 (One) to 3 (Three) years of experience in procurement, sourcing or trade administration.
• Prior exposure to overseas supplier sourcing is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word; able to prepare clear comparison sheets.
• Basic understanding of trade quotation terms.
• Good command of written and spoken English (for supplier communication) and Khmer.
• Basic negotiation and cross-cultural communication skills .
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong record-keeping habits.
• Good communication and coordination skills across departments and suppliers.
• Honest, reliable, and willing to learn company procurement and compliance procedures.
• Ability to work under time pressure and manage multiple sourcing requests, including across time zones.
• Due to access to confidential supplier pricing, commercial information, and contracts, the position is required to review and submit Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for management approval before undertaking activities that require the disclosure or exchange of confidential information.
• May be required to communicate with overseas suppliers outside standard working hours due to international time-zone differences.