- Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
- Contact suppliers ( Local and abroad ) for technical and commercial offers
- Full awareness of governmental bidding processes and related documentation
- Ability to compare technical specifications of similar products from various suppliers
- Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
- Explore and report opportunities to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Close deals with optimal terms
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
- Follow suppliers adherence to contractual terms and agreed lead time
BSc degree in engineering, supply chain management, logistics or business administrationEngineering background is a plusFull awareness of shipping terms and goods import process Proven working experience as Purchasing Specialist, Agent or ManagerInterest in market dynamics along with business senseAbility to gather and analyze data and to work with figuresSolid judgement along with decision making skillsStrong leadership capabilities