Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic and potential suppliers.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and supply agreements.
Maintain and strengthen business relationships with existing suppliers.
Coordinate and update the supplier database.
Manage purchase orders and ensure continuous follow-up.
Ensure compliance with established delivery deadlines.
Monitor and control costs of purchased materials and services.
Analyze and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement efficiency.
Ensure that materials and components comply with required technical specifications and quality standards.
Coordinate with engineering and quality departments to resolve supply-related issues.
Manage supplier evaluation, qualification, and performance processes.
Ensure compliance with internal procurement procedures and policies.
Conduct cost analysis and implement cost optimization and reduction strategies.
Prepare periodic reports on procurement status and supplier performance.
Monitor and report procurement progress through the ERP system.
Prepare commercial and technical bid comparison analyses.
Promote continuous improvements in procurement processes to increase operational efficiency.
Use inventory management tools and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
Foster cross‐functional collaboration to ensure project objectives are achieved.
Requirements
University degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, other related engineering fields, Business Administration, or Commerce.
Master's degree or specialization in Supply Chain or related areas is a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in the industrial sector.
Experience in water treatment plant projects is highly valued.
Experience in technical procurement and acquisition of mechanical equipment for industrial projects.
Strong negotiation skills regarding pricing, terms, and supplier agreements.
Strong analytical skills for handling and evaluating technical and financial information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure.
Ability to work collaboratively with different departments and multidisciplinary teams.
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