- Select the foreign or Local suppliers/bid processes for selected purchase requests, supplier and contract pricing validation for all purchase requests related to imports of goods.
- Deal with foreign or Local suppliers on a daily basis to fulfill all order requests, resolve transaction issues and collect information invoices, tracking info, tax docs. etc.
- Follow up the purchasing orders, Track them and making the requested purchasing operations and procedures.
- Responsible for technical procurement of Spare Parts, Machines, Materials and services.
- Manage projects to improve procurement processes.
- Resolve invoice price and terms contradictions to enable order processing.
- Continuously update the price lists of suppliers and distribution agreements.
- Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost, and quality to obtain the maximum benefits for the company.
- Coordinate with the supplier regarding the expected shipping time and confirm the documents required for shipment to avoid any problems that impede the shipping process.
- Issue a supply order to the supplier with the lowest price and quality acceptable to start the procurement process.
- Send the approved supply order to the supplier in addition to send the original of the files to the financial management to proceed with the payment procedures.
- Follow up the arrival of the goods and coordinate with the customs clearance officer to end the customs release procedures.
- Follow up the arrival of the documents of the shipment (dues) to the bank and ensure its validity to avoid payment of any delay penalties.
- Find new sources of supply if needed, as well as search for the original supply source (parent company) to get the best prices.
- Preparing Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Reports.
- Constantly searching and contacting of potential suppliers to achieve highest quality and lowest prices for the targeted products.
- Analyze of what we have in stock against minimum needs and critical stock level and link it to a procurement plan.
Bachelor’s Degree of Mechanical Production Engineering from a reputable university.Very Good knowledge of ERP systems, item coding and warehouse management.3-5 Years of experience in the same field.Familiarity with sourcing and vendor managementExcellent negotiation and networking skillsSolid judgment along with decision-making skills