Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for all procurement activities in local and international sourcing by purchasing unit. Furthermore, the role performs category management including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract, performance and risk management.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and reviewing purchase requests; verifies that the technical specifications meet the minimum standards that enable a transparent and effective procurement process
• Participate in the annual procurement planning, gather annual requirements from stakeholders, coordinate with stakeholders to understand the total needs
• Actively grow the vendor database with reliable and trustworthy local and international vendors, concludes
• Negotiate with suppliers for best deals on pricing & contractual terms ensuring risk management and security of supply
• Conduct the RFx process, obtain quotations, communicate with local and overseas vendors, and prepare comparison analysis file for each requisition with full specs, catalogs, brochures, and other data from suppliers
• Negotiate with suppliers for best deals on pricing & contractual terms ensuring risk management and security of supply
• Monitor the performance KPI's
• Verify & provide quotation analysis and submit recommendations to relevant manager based on best negotiated price, quality, delivery times and payment terms.
• Prepares purchase Order /contract of selected supplier giving full details of materials or services required and ensure orders are processed and received as per required quality and quantity.
• Maintain excellent relationships with customers, suppliers and end-users; coordinate and manage logistical activities
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or related field,
• Minimum of 10 years of procurement experience, managing multiple categories including but not limited to facility management, IT and administration.
• Knowledge contract negotiation, and supply chain management
• Communication, Teamwork, Interpersonal skills and computer skills as per job requirement
• Knowledge of oral and written English and local language as indicated.
• Experienced in Indirect categories and equipment and spare parts