Job Opportunities in Egypt
September 11, 2024
On-Hire
الإسكندرية
FULL TIME
Purchasing Manager
Key responsibilities
Requirements
- Oversee the entire purchasing process, including order placement, price negotiation, PFI confirmation, production and shipment follow-up, and payment processing, ensuring all procedures are executed smoothly and on time.
- Lead communication with suppliers, resolve issues, and connect information between suppliers and other departments.
- Assist the Country Purchasing Manager in making the best purchasing decisions regarding quality, cost, and delivery time to achieve annual purchasing targets per brand.
- Collaborate with the supply planning lead and sales team to validate and forecast product demand, ensuring alignment with market trends, customer needs, and inventory levels.
- Follow up on all emails from/to suppliers and the purchasing department, ensuring timely and optimal feedback. Record all purchasing transactions, update relevant files, and prepare purchasing files with the Purchasing Specialist.
- Track all orders and shipments from production to warehouse delivery, preparing related reports and checking profitability by product and overall.
- Check and follow up with suppliers on production schedules and updated lead times.
- Pre-plan with the financial team to secure the budget for payments of forecasted and current orders, ensuring all payments are made on time and receipts are tracked.
- Review and prepare documentation needed for audit purposes, ensuring they are ready on time. Prepare customized reports and studies as requested by senior management.
- Ensure all orders are placed on time according to each supplier’s cut-off dates.
- Request suppliers to allocate giveaway items and catalogues to be shipped with cargoes per brand to support on-ground promotional activities.
- Ensure yearly rebates, marketing support, and advertising budgets are secured and refunded in full by suppliers.
- Analyze sales and purchasing data to gain insights, reflecting on it for future purchasing actions and negotiations.
- Frequently reach out to existing and potential suppliers to explore new business opportunities or gather useful information.
- Oversee and mentor purchasing team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Providing guidance, support, and leadership to enhance team performance and achieve departmental goals.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a trading organization, preferably in automotive or tire industry.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office, with the ability to create detailed reports and presentations for senior management.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic.
- Strong purchasing and supply chain management experience, with a proven ability to manage the end-to-end procurement process.
- Excellent commercial acumen, with a strong trade mindset and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly in digital and social media platforms, ensuring constant connectivity and responsiveness.
- Solid organizational and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across different backgrounds.
- Likeable and approachable personality, able to foster positive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
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