Procurement Analyst

Role overview:

Perform purchasing activities such as identifying, researching and evaluating vendors for quality and pricing, completing purchasing orders and documenting all purchasing decisions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluating vendors based on cost, specifications, quality and timelines to ensure beneficial contracts for the company
• Research the market appropriately to ensure that the company is getting the best possible value for each item purchased
• Building new relationships between the company and vendors, and ensure that these relationships are maintained to the satisfaction of all parties
• Evaluate the current procurement process and identify ways to eliminate wastefulness of resources
• Respond and provide solution to purchase requests from internal departments
• Train new and existing employees on the company’s procurement processes and policies
• Ensure company don’t run out of essential goods and services by analyzing company’s consumption and forecast its future needs
• Work effectively with several procurement information and ensure procurement activities stay on schedule
• Coordinate payment, delivery, scheduling and verify the completeness procedure in line of the invoicing procedure
• Document all the contracts and records of all deals and related correspondence with vendors
• Research the vendors to verify their credibility and ensure they perform in compliance with contractual obligations
• Advise senior managers on how a new contract or termination of existing contract will affect the company’s operations
• Attend trade shows, conferences and meetings to keep up to date with industry trends and network with new suppliers

Qualifications:

Education: Preferred Education (at least one of the below or similar)

• Bachelor In Supply Chain and Logistics Management
• Diploma in Procurement and Contracts Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• 3+ years’ experience in purchasing and related services
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Middle East experience

Required Skills:

• Contract Management
• Vendor Management
• SalesLogix
• Microsoft Office Applications
• SAP FI
• Procurement and Sourcing
• Market Research
• Negotiation and Persuasion
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Project Management
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills

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