JOB PURPOSE:
Manage the purchasing process for the respective portfolio in line with the company policies and practices to ensure availability of the requested materials and services to support company s business, operations, and projects
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Purchasing Request Handling
Receive the purchasing requests (PRs) from the authorized end users or inventory control while ensuring having clear request; quantities, specifications, and other conditions.
Interact with the end users in order to assure proper understanding of their requirements, and the proper descriptions for the purchase requisitions.
Check the details in the PRs and approve as first approver.
Categorize and analyse the received requests in accordance with the procurement strategies; category management, local purchases, projects etc.
Review the optimum stock level with the inventory control, or end user to ensure availability of the requested without duplicates or delays.
Issue the purchasing order in line with the request type and procurement procedures to the selected vendor or supplier
Sourcing & Vendor Management
Gather new local and international suppliers and vendors for the assigned portfolio, and forward it to feed the commercial directory.
Communicate and brief the suppliers and vendors on the procurement process; prequalification, tendering, financial terms etc. to ensure clear process.
Perform the sourcing Implement and follow up on sourcing strategies for the assigned portfolio in line with company strategies, business plans and policies.
Tendering
Execute the tendering process as per company policies and procedures to identify the best sources on the supply market and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Prepare & Recommend Bidder list.
Review the technical evaluation of the users and challenge wherever required. Coordinate with the suppliers to clarify the non-complying points & obtain their compliance/reply.
Carry out Commercial Evaluation of Bids and finalize alignment of Technical and Commercial Criteria with concerned end users, finance & legal for terms and conditions.
Prepare the documents for the Minor & Major Tendering Boards for their endorsement/approvals.
Negotiation & Purchases Fulfilment
Participate in conducting techno-commercial negotiations with Vendors for major purchases to ensure and maximize best value and quality to the company.
Negotiate the prices, Inco-Terms & Conditions, and Award Recommendations to fulfil the awarding with the total cost of the ownership.
Obtain the Performance Bank Guarantee, Warranty Bonds etc. and any needed financial documents prior to release the Purchase Order.
Issue the Purchasing Order, Long Term Price Agreement (LTPA) to the selected vendor or supplier,
as per the tendering process.
Post the completed purchasing orders to finance for the due payments.
Process the PO / LTPA amendments / revisions as per the company policy & procedures
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Management or any relevant discipline to the portfolio,
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
7 or more years of experience in supply chain or purchasing function.
Working knowledge of the technical and commercial terminologies and aspects of the relevant
portfolio.
Analytical and mathematical skills.
Deep Process Knowledge of ERP
ANALYTICAL commercial evaluation SKILL
Negotiation skills
Product & Process procurement knowledge in line with client’s procedures
Commercial Presentations
Innovation /Creativity
Exhibit commercial acumen
Supplier relationship management
Bidding strategy process and coordination
Attention to details
Communication skills
Professional Certifications
Certification in supply chain or purchasing will be a merit i.e. CIPS or ISM
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