Senior Officer - Procurement

Job Description

• Administer purchase contracts in areas pertaining to delivery, receipts, warranties, damages and insurance.
• Process and analyze all requisitions of material & supplies in order to determine the appropriate method of procurement in line with Company’s Purchasing Procedures.
• Prepare requests for quotations (RFQ) or (RFP), obtain quotations from suppliers, prepare quotation’s evaluations & comparison sheet and forward it to the direct manager.
• Prepare technical specifications for request for proposals, including terms and conditions and evaluation criteria.
• Prepare and develop bid documents and supplier bid lists to obtain competitive quotations on commodities and services.
• Liaise with warehouse and stores staff pertaining to all required materials to avoid potential shortages.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and record all purchasing documentation and price lists properly in their designated files.
• Report any significant supply problems to the direct manager.
• Coordinate with the suppliers regarding delivery, quality, etc. to ensure that all required materials, supplies and equipment’s are provided and delivered on-time and ensure dealing with the approved suppliers and maintain a strong supplier relationship.
• Assist with performance monitoring & evaluation of Company's suppliers, using metrics such as lead time, accuracy of delivery quantities, quality, and delivery time.
• Submit shipping documents and follow-up for any import items under customs clearance, and ensure imported materials are authorized by regulatory bodies.
• Perform any other duties related to the job as assigned by the Direct Manager.

Skills

• Analytical and statistical capabilities.
• Solid Experience in data tracking system for orders and shipments.
• Experience in technology and software systems to enhance processes improvement.
• Proficient in English and Arabic would be an advantage.