Senior Logistics & Purchasing Specialist

A Senior Logistics and Purchasing Specialist handles sourcing, supplier management, and logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. They streamline processes to support smooth operations and compliance.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
• Manage procurement of strategic and high-value items.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify sourcing opportunities.
  
• Oversee and coordinate logistics planning and execution, including import/export activities.
• Negotiate contracts, framework agreements, and long-term supply deals.
• Ensure all procurement and logistics activities meet compliance, budget, and timing requirements.
• Support internal stakeholders with procurement forecasting and planning.
• Resolve supplier and logistics issues promptly and effectively.
• Mentor and support junior staff in procurement and logistics tasks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the supply chain.
• Verify local and foreign purchase requisitions against master lists, clarifying unclear items and suggesting alternatives.
• Prepare and process purchase orders (local and foreign), verify specifications and prices, and liaise with suppliers for alternatives when needed.
• Monitor and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Verify receipt of items and resolve shipment discrepancies with suppliers.
• Authorize payments by coordinating with Finance and forwarding relevant documentation.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize procurement data to support planning and control.
• Monitor import/export processes for compliance with customs and legal regulations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent leadership & people management skills
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
• Ability to multi-task management simultaneously
• Very good command of verbal and written English.

• Proven experience in Procurement: strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, cost & category management, market analysis, ERP/e-procurement systems

• Strong background in Logistics: transportation & warehousing management, inventory control, customs & trade compliance, 3PL coordination, Lean logistics

• Skilled in Planning & Analytics: demand forecasting (MRP/MPS), KPI reporting, cost optimization, risk assessment, budgeting