Overall Purpose: The Senior Procurement Specialist / Engineer should effectively manage end to end procurement process, negotiate with suppliers, maintain quality, and meet the company’s operational and financial goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate suppliers and goods according to the business requirements and criteria, requesting RFQ, RFI, RFP, negotiating prices, negotiating purchase terms & conditions, pricing agreements, reviewing contracts, creating POs in ERP systems.
• Analyze market trends, vendor performance, cost structures, short, medium and long term requirements and lead times.
• Negotiate favorable terms and prices with suppliers while maintaining strong relationships.
• Manage budgets, cut and control costs, and understand procurement financials.
• Make quick decisions to solve supply chain disruptions and delays, solve complex procurement challenges, mitigate risks, and make data-driven decisions to optimize the procurement process.
• Manage multiple projects and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain an excellent relationship with all vendors, suppliers and stakeholders as well as conduct a continues market research to support future procurement needs and monitoring market trends and industry developments.
• Negotiate and follow up with suppliers to fulfill the business requirements at best outcome, optimizing time, cost, quantity, quality ...etc.
• Collaborate closely with all stakeholders and departments to ensure the procurement accuracy and fulfillment on-time while optimizing inventory levels, managing changes in requirements, highlight risks and opportunities and proactively address any issues.

 Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Procurement, Business Administration, or related fields.From 5-10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or purchasing,Proven experience in managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement strategies for large-scale operations.Identify and evaluate suppliers and goods according to the business requirements and criteria, requesting RFQ, RFI, RFP, negotiating prices, negotiating purchase terms & conditions, pricing agreements, reviewing contracts, creating POs in ERP systems.Analytical Skills: Proficient in analyzing market trends, vendor performance, cost structures, short, medium and long term requirements and lead times.Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate favorable terms and prices with suppliers while maintaining strong relationships.Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders.Knowledge of Contracts and Compliance: Familiarity with contracts, purchasing agreements, and compliance requirements specific to the manufacturing or glass industry.