Procurement Services Specialist

Job description / Role

About the Company

Azadea Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia, and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa, spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.

Job Purpose

The Procurement Services Specialist at Azadea's Business Services is responsible for executing transactional and comprehensive professional procurement activities to deliver an effective and efficient end-to-end service to the group.

Responsibilities

• Execute transactions in accordance with specified procedures to ensure accurate and timely recording of all transactions.
• Receive, process, and fulfill requests, ensuring timely and appropriate handling in alignment with established business requirements.
• Monitor procedural compliance to guarantee adherence to all systems.
• Remain updated on new products and market trends through continuous research and identify potential suppliers.
• Address internal shop requests that can be fulfilled from within the warehouse or suppliers.
• Ensure the delivery and maintenance of a superior level of customer service, aiming to satisfy internal customers by meeting internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and promptly addressing requests.

Qualifications

Language & Technical Skills

• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in French is a plus.

• Proficiency in MS Office.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.

Experience

Two to four years of experience in a similar role.

Behavioral Competencies

• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, gathers basic information to understand a problem and find a solution. Seeks to understand and apply systematic problem-solving methods; distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. For example, identifies and obtains resources needed to accomplish objectives; identifies different ways to accomplish work when resources are limited. Makes progress across multiple priorities or responsibilities.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, seeks out others' perspectives and asks good questions. Shares information that people want to know; gives appropriate context and details when speaking.
• Persuades: Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. For example, gives many insightful suggestions and offers thoughtful positions, once informed about the issues. Thinks carefully and solicits insight into how to build a compelling argument that resonates with others' interests.

Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.

About the Company

Azadea Group is a premier fashion and lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Since its inception in 1978, the Group has grown a substantial chain of stores representing leading international brand names in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishing, sporting goods and multimedia.With over 11,000 employees, the company boasts a solid infrastructure overseeing more than 600 stores spread across 15 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.