Senior Purchasing Specialist
Senior Purchasing Specialist
2s homewear- Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Handle procurement of indirect goods and services across different departments.
- Receive and evaluate purchase requests from internal stakeholders through the ERP system.
- Create and manage RFQs (Requests for Quotation) within ERP system.
- Identify, source, and onboard new suppliers/service providers.
- Compare quotations and prepare cost analysis to select the best offer.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery conditions with suppliers.
- Create and process Purchase Orders (POs) using ERP system and follow up on approvals.
- Monitor and track orders in ERP system to ensure timely delivery and compliance with specifications.
- Coordinate with internal departments (HR, Marketing, Admin, Finance, IT, etc.) to fulfill their requirements.
- Resolve any issues related to suppliers, deliveries, or service quality.
- Manage contracts and recurring services, ensuring adherence to agreed terms.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of suppliers, quotations, and transactions in ERP system.
- Evaluate supplier performance regularly (quality, cost, delivery, service).
- Prepare periodic reports on procurement activities using ERP data and reports.
- Experience: 5–7 years of solid experience in procurement, with a minimum of 3 years strictly dedicated to Indirect Procurement (Experience within the retail, FMCG, or textile sectors in Egypt is highly preferred).
- Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
- ERP Expertise: experience in Odoo ERP (Procurement/Inventory modules) is highly preferred
- Analytical Power: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling) for cost-benefit analyses.
- Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of cash flow, payment terms (LCs, CAD, credit terms), and budgeting.
- Negotiation: Exceptional, proven negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Agility & Agility: Ability to multitask and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Language: Fluent in Arabic and Excellent command of English (both written and spoken).
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Skills:
Microsoft Office, Excel, knowledge of local supplier markets, Commercial Evaluation, Supplier Management, Negotiation, Attention To Detail, follow-up coordination, documentation accuracy, local purchasing, Problem-solving