Job Summary

· Implement controls to ensure that the procurement procedure is conducted with the highest level of integrity, efficiency and effectiveness.
·    Local purchasing and procurement of goods or services from approved vendors, at most competitive prices.
·    Identify and develop relationships with new suppliers and vendors.
·    Negotiate and screen offers from suppliers mindful of specs, scope, quality and warranty.
·    Maintain appropriate stock level of all raw materials, based on BOM and BOQ with relation to the planned production, so as to reduce the inventory cost to the lowest while ensuring constant supply of raw materials for production in JIT method.

Key Accountabilities

·    Responsible for the local forecasting, tabulating and the sourcing of material such as parts, consumable, cables, safety materials… etc, including logistics, replenishment  and material handling services in a timely and cost effective manner.
·    Maintain appropriate quality standards, process and control.
·    Assist department in developing and implementing procurement best practices, processes and quality manual and set strategies.
·    Ensure adherence to procedure, procurement policies and budget guidelines for best control. 
·    Maximize savings through proper forecasting, skilled negotiations and volume purchasing in coordination with department heads.
·    Responsible for the preparation and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies, budget and procedures.
·    A follow-up and co-ordinate delivery dates and payment terms with suppliers to ensure that all products are delivered to site/store on time and in good condition to facilitate payment.
·    Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.
·    Help source alternative new products, suppliers or sub-contractors to meet business needs.
·    Liaise with Senior Office Supervisor to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the suppliers.
·    Maintain, log and record procurement transactions and pricing in the system.
·    Report and record discrepancies or receipt of defective product or service, using NCR database.
·    Determine the root cause of a conflict with suppliers and take corrective and preventative measures to remedy the situation should it arise.
·    Cooperate with the internal auditors in the execution of their approved recommendations.

Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude

• Educational Qualifications and Certifications: A degree in Business or equivalent can be a plus. 
• Knowledge:
• Technical Skills:
• Language Skills: Arabic is desirable. English is essential
• Experience: Five years experience in a high volume logistical and/or procurement experience.
  Local market and product knowledge with a hands-on experience in management systems is needed.

Key Interactions

• Key Internal Contacts:
• ·    Senior Office Supervisor.
• ·    Production Manager 
• ·    IT Management
• ·    PD&A Management
• ·    PAMCO Local Purchasing 
• Key External Contacts:   
• Purpose of Interaction:
• Direct Reports: Procurement Specialist
  Local Purchaser
  Store Keeper
  Parts Picker