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Job Description
A Purchasing Specialist is responsible for finding the required suppliers and maintaining their files with an up-to-date and accurate record of data and contracts.
Responsibilities:
- Negotiating, identifying, and qualifying the suppliers for the main components based on several factors which are the best feasible prices, the lead-time, the payment terms, the quality, and their flexibility, while ensuring the suppliers' reliability.
- Maintaining the suppliers’ files.
- Performing the suppliers’ evaluation.
- Searching online for foreign suppliers to get the best prices.
- Tracking the status of orders and following up on deliveries to guarantee that the orders have been filled correctly and that the goods meet the required specifications.
- Preparing and submitting a monthly activity report to the administration manager highlighting the material prices, payment terms, and the progress of work in the purchasing department.
- Maintaining an up-to-date list of suppliers (including food suppliers) and pricing arrangements to ensure that the company achieves the most favorable commercial terms.
- Report any significant supply issues to ensure awareness of any potential difficulties.
Job Requirements
Qualifications & Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in any related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar position.
- Good command of English.
- Excellent computer skills.
Job Behavioral Competencies:
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Relationship building skills.
- Strong writing and reporting skills.
- Result-oriented attitude.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
