Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials,equipment, and services that the group needs to operate. This job works with vendors,suppliers, and other third-party service providers to ensure that they're getting the best dealspossible on everything from office supplies to large machinery.Responsibilities: Maintain relationships with vendors, including negotiating contracts and reviewing contracts for legal compliance.Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.Review purchase orders and ensuring that they are in line with company policies and procedures.Analyse costs and recommend ways to reduce expenses by identifying opportunities for process improvement or technology enhancement.Recommend new suppliers and negotiating supplier contracts to ensure that all terms are met.Prepare reports on expenditures and analysing trends in spending to identify areas of potential waste or abuse.Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers who can meet the company's needs.Negotiate contract terms with vendors, including price, delivery schedule, and payment terms.Follow up with vendors to ensure that orders are delivered on time and within budget parameters.Coordinate with internal departments to ensure that orders are processed correctly.Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions.Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings.Analyse industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.Uphold company values throughout business practices and utilise sound judgment in decision making.Any other additional duties as may be required by management based on needs of the business.Position Requirements: A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a procurement role.Proven experience of purchasing strategies.Education: Relevant Bachelor's Degree in related field.Attributes: Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems.Ability to work under pressure, keeping KPI's in mind.Language skills (Arabic language preferred).Business acumen.#J-18808-Ljbffr