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- Responsible for obtaining best prices for purchased goods and services.
- Requires frequent visits to local markets, around two to three times weekly; for price checks as needed.
- Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions and contracts, and ensures they are in accordance with relevant laws, policies and requirements.
- Identifies and selects vendors, and negotiates prices, terms and delivery methods for the assigned area of procurement.
- Meets with sales representatives to develop new vendor sources, updates records and secures demos for departments.
- Takes part in writing request for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs) and formal bids.
- Build and maintain highly professional relationships with the internal clients to ensure service or equipment needs are met.
- Resolve queries relating to orders, pricing and deliveries.
- Ensure accurate and on-time purchasing of all products and services as required.
- Communicate updated orders status to the relevant parties.
- Expedite orders for on-time delivery.
- Comply with the AUC internal business policies and procedures.
- Takes part in related financial and accounting functions.
- Ensure a proper filing system of all purchasing related documentation for auditing purposes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement:
- University degree in relevant field.
- SCM certification(s) will be an asset.
Experience:
- 3-5 years of previous experience including 2 years of experience in purchasing.
- Experience in a corporate environment is an asset.
Skills:
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- High knowledge of the market, covering goods and services
- Strong negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills
- Computer literacy, good knowledge of MRP and mastering SAP is an asset.
- Good knowledge of business and financial issues
- Customer oriented and diplomatic
