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- Handles the purchasing process, in compliance with the set policies and procedures, to fulfill the purchase needs of all departments.
- Participates in setting the annual purchasing plan based on forecasted purchase needs of all departments and the approved budget.
- Receives the purchase requests from all departments and submits them to the Purchase Manager to attain the necessary approvals.
- Issues purchasing orders after attaining the necessary approvals and signatures.
- Evaluates the suppliers' offers, selects the most suitable offers and forwards his recommendations to the Purchase Manager for review and making purchasing decisions.
- Liaises with quality department to obtain the technical specifications of required items.
- Writes requests for proposals and raise them to the purchase Manager for review and approval.
- Launches and attends bids to attain the best financial and technical offers from the vendors/suppliers under the delegation of purchase Manager.
- Participates in negotiation and contracting processes with the suppliers/vendors and prepares additional documentations and forms.
- Arranges the formation of special purchasing committees to decide upon any special purchasing operations that exceeds the permissible limits.
- Ensures the delivery of the purchased goods according to the agreed upon technical specifications and quantities.
- Communicates with the Finance Department to follow up the timely payment to the vendors/suppliers according to the set contractual agreements.
- Liaises with the suppliers/vendors, and monitors and reports on their quality of service.
- Develops & maintains relationships with major vendors/suppliers to ensure smooth supply at all times.
- Sets and continuously updates a list of the current and potential vendors/suppliers.
- Suggests improvements to the purchasing policies & procedures and submit them to the Purchase Manager
Job Requirements
- University degree - Business Administration or equivalent.
- Good command of English language.
- Computer literate.
- High interpersonal, negotiating, leadership & planning skills.