Procurement & Logistics Senior Specialist

Job Summary:

As a Procurement \& Logistics Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the logistics and procurement functions within the organization.

Responsibilities:

Logistics Responsibilities:

• Shipping Coordination

: Negotiate with shipping lines to secure the best rates and services.

• Shipment Arrangement

: Coordinate shipments with suppliers, shipping lines, and freight forwarders.

• Shipment Tracking

: Monitor shipments with suppliers, shipping lines, finance and clearance until arrival to destination.

• Customs clarification:

Follow up and communicate with Government parties to ensure a smooth customs clearance process. Handle and issue the ACID process in Nafezaa.

Procurement Responsibilities:

• Order Placement

: Place orders with suppliers, follow up on order processing and secure on-time delivery.

• Process Control

: Manage procurement processes, costs, and lead times for both local and overseas orders, resolving any issues in the supply, shipping, and clearing processes.

• Data Management

: Create and update basic data (info records, price lists, selling prices, etc. in the company’s operating system (SAP).

• Claims to suppliers:

Issue \& Manage claims of shipment discrepancies with vendors

• Supplier Performance

: Monitor supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Sales Support

: Assist the sales team in achieving organizational goals.

Reporting Responsibilities:

• Record Keeping

: Maintain records of all incoming consignments and create acknowledgments and invoices to be updated in the SAP system.

• Report Preparation

: Prepare purchasing, costing, inventory, and sales reports for top management and other stakeholders inside and outside the organization.

Qualifications:

Education \& Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management is preferable
• 2\+ years of experience in procurement \& logistics
• SAP experience is preferable

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent command of English Language
• Problem-solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Time Management