Procurement Specialist

El-Mohandes Coating & Solvents -
Alexandria, EgyptPosted 4 years ago

46Applicants for2 open positions

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Procurement specialists are responsible for evaluating suppliers in order to find the best deals possible on goods that are needed for business operations.

Job Responsibilities

Negotiate with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms & conditions
Provide recommendations on sources of supply and products for standardization
Conduct cost, non-cost, benchmarking and should cost analysis
Identify sources of supply for various goods and services
Improve the ordering process of necessary goods and services
Responsible to develop and execute vendor management strategy to include classification and categorization of suppliers
Examine, analyze and make recommendations on existing contracts
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectiveness
Collaborate with key personnel to develop specifications and expectations
Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
Perform risk assessments for supply contracts and agreements
Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
Provide direct input into the company’s supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending
Develop and Implement negotiation strategies and secure profitable deals
Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency
Cooperate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes
Identify profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
Discover and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers
Determine the quantity and timing of deliveries

3 to 4 years of procurement experience in the field of chemicals or related field
Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgment
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field is a plus
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & outlook).
Ability to apply high level of understanding to the contracting process
Ability to negotiate, foster and sustain strong relationships
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Able to effectively and efficiently handle fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal, written, listening, persuasion, negotiating, interpersonal and presentation skills
Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data
Solid judgment with the ability to make good decisions
Proactive and positive self-starter with energy, enthusiasm and ability to execute