Procurement Process Specialist/ Sr Buyer

he supply chain processes

• Able to verify all policies and procedures are applied during the purchasing process.
• Sound Negotiation skills
• English at advanced level.
• Excel (mid-advanced level)
• Good reporting skills
• Capable to work under pressure in a high speed ambience.
• Sound analytical & interpersonal skills
• Eye for detail.
• Able to work as a team player.
• Able to communicate effectively with vendors and internal users.

Nice to Have:

• Conflict resolution skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Solution provider.
• Experience working in a Global delivery environment is a plus.
• Knowledge in MS Excel Macros is a plus

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform MRO and critical products and services purchases from local and international suppliers.
• Find and negotiate prices and conditions with vendors, prepare comparative evaluation matrix.
• Effective attention to urgent requests.
• Interact with end users for information gathering and problem solving.
• Processing data in SAP (PR to PO, Spot buy, PO modifications).
• Follow up with the different stakeholders involved in the supply chain process until product / service reception.
• Client/Vendor calls handling.
• Technical tests coordination with end users, vendors and other supply chain process stakeholders.
• Audit POs processed by others in the procurement team.
• Manage exceptions, follow up exceptions to resolution including ensuring non-recurrence
• Manage the knowledge repository for the process (SOPs and guidelines) and update it on a timely basis
• Ensure self-compliance to guidelines and policies
• Ensure that the service levels meet the requirements of SLA
• Ensuring proper timeliness and quality KPIs in line with target
• Following the work instructions related to specified processes
• Highlight issues impacting process or team to the TL Identification of process improvement opportunities. Refer un-resolvable and complex cases to Team Leads for guidance and resolution
• Drive process optimization initiatives.
• Providing effective communication and professional relation with customers, suppliers and co-workers.
• Train new joinees and support other team members
• Cooperate with other team members to resolve issues
• Additional tasks assigned by Supervisor completed on time
• Support on leadership activities