Procurement & Logistics Senior Specialist

Job Summary:

As a Procurement & Logistics Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the logistics and procurement functions within the organization.

Responsibilities:

Logistics Responsibilities:

• Shipping Coordination : Negotiate with shipping lines to secure the best rates and services.
• Shipment Arrangement : Coordinate shipments with suppliers, shipping lines, and freight forwarders.
• Shipment Tracking : Monitor shipments with suppliers, shipping lines, finance and clearance until arrival to destination.
• Customs clarification: Follow up and communicate with Government parties to ensure a smooth customs clearance process. Handle and issue the ACID process in Nafezaa.

Procurement Responsibilities:

• Order Placement : Place orders with suppliers, follow up on order processing and secure on-time delivery.
• Process Control : Manage procurement processes, costs, and lead times for both local and overseas orders, resolving any issues in the supply, shipping, and clearing processes.
• Data Management : Create and update basic data (info records, price lists, selling prices, etc. in the company’s operating system (SAP).
• Claims to suppliers: Issue & Manage claims of shipment discrepancies with vendors
• Supplier Performance : Monitor supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Sales Support : Assist the sales team in achieving organizational goals.

Reporting Responsibilities:

• Record Keeping : Maintain records of all incoming consignments and create acknowledgments and invoices to be updated in the SAP system.
• Report Preparation : Prepare purchasing, costing, inventory, and sales reports for top management and other stakeholders inside and outside the organization.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management is preferable
• 2+ years of experience in procurement & logistics
• SAP experience is preferable

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent command of English Language
• Problem-solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Time Management