Summary
AVK Saudi Valves Manufacturing is seeking an entry-level Procurement Specialist in Cairo. The role involves sourcing goods and services, issuing RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, managing purchase orders and supplier agreements, monitoring supplier performance, and maintaining procurement records and ERP master data. Candidates should be fresh graduates with a supply chain management background or have up to two years of supply chain experience, with knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, import/export processes, MS Office, and good English. No salary or visa conditions are stated.
The posting
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Key Responsibilities:
· Purchase goods, materials, components, or services on best practices in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
· Work closely with project teams to understand the details of procurement requirements.
· Send RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs to relevant vendors to ensure the right supply of goods and services.
· Stay up to date on industry trends, price benchmarks, and new products to determine appropriate pricing.
· Track inventory and ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials when needed, and communicate any supply problems that may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
· Review purchase demand and place purchase orders via the MRP/MPS function in the ERP system.
· Follow up on the order acknowledgment from suppliers and update the orders in the system.
· Analyse supplier invoices to tally with supply requests and ensure the accuracy of goods delivered.
· Liaise and follow up with vendors on quality non-conformities until claims are closed.
· Manage contracts and purchase agreements with vendors in line with company expectations.
· Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures during supplier negotiations and selections.
· Monitor supplier performance on selected criteria through periodic business reviews.
· Perform and maintain records of supplier qualification and evaluation.
· Ensure proper master data maintenance in the ERP system.
· Participate in Lean manufacturing projects aimed to optimize cost and reduce business waste.
· Work against key performance indicators to enhance performance and delivery of business objectives.
Initiate and support the department on improvement projects and technical implementation plans.
Specialized Knowledge / Skills:
· Basic understanding of ERP / MRP systems (business solution systems for material requirement and capacity planning).
· Basic understanding of INCO-terms and import/export processes.
· Fresh graduate with a supply chain management background or a maximum of two years of Supply Chain experience.
· Proficient in computer skills, MS Office software.
· Good English speaking and writing.
· Persistent and accountable on delegated tasks.
· Strong team player.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· High negotiation and problem-solving skills.