Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement process from identifying requirements to delivery of goods and services.
• Receive and review purchase requests from internal departments.
• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers in accordance with company requirements and procurement procedures.
• Request and analyze quotations, commercial offers, and technical proposals from suppliers.
• Compare prices, delivery terms, payment terms, quality, and other commercial conditions.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers to achieve competitive prices and favorable commercial terms.
• Prepare purchase orders, procurement documentation, and related correspondence.
• Coordinate the approval and issuance of purchase orders and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and compliance with agreed terms.
• Follow up on delayed deliveries and resolve procurement-related issues with suppliers.
• Maintain and regularly update the supplier database and procurement records.
• Monitor market prices and conduct supplier and market research.
• Identify cost-saving and cost-optimization opportunities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, budgets, and approval requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance, Contracts, Warehouse, Logistics, and other departments regarding procurement activities.
• Review supplier invoices and supporting documents and coordinate with Finance for payment processing.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure proper filing and record keeping.
• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and supplier performance reports.
• Support the development and maintenance of long-term relationships with key suppliers.
• Participate in supplier evaluations and performance reviews.
• Perform other procurement-related tasks assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related position.
• Practical experience in purchasing goods, materials, equipment, and services.
• Good understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience in obtaining and comparing commercial offers and negotiating with suppliers.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze prices, commercial terms, delivery conditions, and supplier proposals.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience with ERP, procurement, or inventory management systems is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.