Participate in assessment, qualification, competitive positioning and pricing, developing response strategy, proposal development, follow-up till opportunity closes.
Execute the Company's purchases per the procurement policy and procedures to ensure the best benefit and smooth working flow.
Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select the best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required.
Act as a link between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement-related problems.
Authorize payment for purchases by reviewing invoices and related documentation.
Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintain appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that suppliers are aware of their performance.
Maintain services and office equipment by talking with suppliers; monitoring and recording service agreements to ensure terms are met.
Assist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policies, codes, and regulations related to purchasing; answer inquiries both orally and in writing concerning purchasing operations.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other job-related tasks as needed; enabling other workers to achieve their job objectives.
Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices.
Negotiating prices, quantities, and delivery timescales.
Qualifications:
Education: B.Sc. in Commerce or equivalent
Experience: 3-5 years
Skills: Fluency in both spoken & written English & Arabic language is required.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and process a high volume of transactions with proficiency, accuracy, and integrity
Must to have knowledge regarding markets, products, technologies, and organizations, that a business owns or needs to own and which enable its business processes to generate profits
Developing value added supplier relationships and practices.