Buyer / Procurement Associate
Dokki, Giza, Egypt· Language Qualifications · GrowSkills Examination Institute
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Buyer / Procurement Associate to be responsible for the supply of products and services essential for our company’s operations. You will find the most cost-effective deals and suppliers worldwide and ensure that items and services are delivered according to agreed terms and conditions. Reporting to the Procurement & Logistics manager you will contribute to minimize our procurement expenses so that the company can invest in its growth and people.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and prioritize purchasing activities
- Organise, set up, run and evaluate RFP, e-auction
- Review planned orders, create requisitions for purchases, and manage approval process
- Review, update, and maintain purchase orders until they are closed
- Identify opportunities and implement actions to achieve efficiencies
- Contribute to consolidation, reduction, and rationalization of the local supplier base
- Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems
- Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers
- Locate suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and the internet, and make enquiries to gather information about products to be ordered
- Monitor contractor performance, recommending contract modifications when necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Supply Management
- Minimum 2-year experience in procurement & logistics, preferably in a multinational environment
- Proven experience in RFP, RFQ and e-auctions will be an asset
- Ability to act under own initiative and prioritize tasks
- Strong negotiation and communications skills
- Organizational, customer service, analytical thinking, planning and teamwork skills
- Excellent command of the English language (C2 level)
- Excellent IT Skills, ECDL Core/Expert certification will be considered an asset.
BENEFITS
- Private medical insurance
- Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere among young and smart people
- Huge learning experience in using best practices and cutting-edge technologies.
If you are looking for an international, fresh and fast growing environment to enhance your career further we would like to hear from you! Dear candidates send your CV to ( info@growskills.net )
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