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Procurement Specialist

Ancient Agent
Cairo, Egypt
Posted 4 years ago
30Applicants for4 open positions
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About the company

  • Fast growing import-export intermediary company based in Hungary and Egypt. The company sources fresh fruits and vegetables from Egypt for the EU importers.
  • Ancient Agent takes care of all the key details and hidden subtleties on behalf of the importer regarding comparing offers, REGULAR quality checks, communication and many more.

Job Responsibilities

  • As a remote procurement specialist, you are our connecting rod between us and the fresh fruits and vegetables suppliers and exports in Egypt. You are required to
  • Develop and implement the procurement and sourcing strategies adopted by the company.
  • Issue RFQ’s/inquiries/tenders and obtain quotations/offers through email or excel sheets for each order the candidate is willing to undertake.
  • Monitor exporter’s compliance to be in-line with product description and order specifications.
  • Maintain our reputation and credibility in the market by fair dealings and negotiation tactics.
  • Negotiate the importer’s favorable terms, conditions and pricing to fulfill the timely delivery of orders when and where needed.
  • Provide value added services to the company by constantly striving to find better qualities, sources of supply, and better ways of meeting the needs of the importers.
  • Follow up with suppliers/exporters until the consignment is shipped.

Benefits and perks

  • Remote job (Work from home).
  • Task-based position, Flexible working hours. (You set your own schedule).
  • High commission-based salary + different allowances.
  • Possibility of attending international exhibitions such as FruitLogisitca in Germany or for traveling for business trips in the EU countries.
  • Continuous trainings and exposure to the international market of imports and exports.
  • Company family culture where people are valued, motivated and well-compensated.

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in fresh fruits and vegetables field.
  • Experiences in sourcing and/or sales in supplier side.
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office Programs, and internet skills.
  • Good command of written business English.
  • Communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong network of export companies and fresh produce suppliers.
  • Knowledge about quality certificates such as (Global.G.A.B- ISO9001…etc.) and quality inspection methods and companies.
  • Knowledge about INCOTERMS, payment terms and export procedure in general.
  • Strong knowledge about fresh produce seasons and key-players in the Egyptian Market.

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