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Job Description
We are looking to hire a Senior Purchasing Specialist to join us . The successful candidate shall be responsible for procuring the company's supplies, researching and identifying prospective suppliers, evaluating offers considering key business criteria and product specifications, and negotiating purchase agreements.
Responsibilities
- Sourcing new suppliers and ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet the required technical specifications
- Negotiating purchase terms and evaluating the suppliers’ performances
- Ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies
- Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions
- Ensuring that contracts’ terms and conditions are in line with Atum’s policies and are written in legal form
- Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and correcting shortcomings
- Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records
- Conducting market and product research and cost analysis
- Coordinating with the requisitions department to obtain required administrative information and documents necessary for processing the procurement
- Reviewing and updating the list of contracts and keeping track of their renewal dates
- Searching for global suppliers for international purchases
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field is required
- 3+ years of proven experience in the same role
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft office (Word-Excel- PowerPoint)
