✨ AI Summary
The Senior Direct Purchasing Specialist will execute category strategies, manage contract compliance and vendor performance, and research industry standards. This role involves sourcing new suppliers, coordinating banking activities and LCs with the financial department, and managing the supplier process from order confirmation to arrival notice. The specialist will also support suppliers with shipping documentation for Egyptian customs, arrange bookings with logistics, and review shipping documents. A background in logistics is a plus.
Requirements
Professional Experience RequiredEducation: B.Sc. in Business Administration and/or engineering or related field plusYears of Experience: 2-5 years.Having a background in logistics is a plus.Excellent in English.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business Senior Direct Purchasing Specialist applications.
Description
Roles and ResponsibilitiesExecute against larger category strategies and work under the guidance of strategic category leadersCoordinate and provide oversight of contract compliance and vendor performanceQuickly adapt to changes within the Procurement Program and be able to help reinforce changes among the business stakeholdersResearch and keep updated on industry standards, including key cost drivers affecting contracted pricing as well as supply and demand.Source new foreign/local suppliers to improve quality, price, and credit terms for the purchased materials in compliance with the company’s strategies.Responsible for coordinating with the financial department in all banking activities and opening LCs.Follow up with the suppliers from receiving the order confirmation to the arrival notice.Supporting suppliers to issue ACID and prepare the shipping docs as per the Egyptian customs regulations.Arranging the booking with the logistics dept.Revising the shipping docs and sending his comments/confirmation to the supplierSupporting the logistics dept. to receive the original docs from the bank.Sourcing, selecting, and trial requests to add new suppliers.