Procurement Specialist

Job description / Role

Job Description

- Source new suppliers according to project requirements.
- Filter potential suppliers to pinpoint the most compatible among them.
- Provide the presales consultant with Bill of Material (BoM), shipping & customs estimated landed cost.
- Verify that all offers and quotations are valid to cover all projects' execution period.
- Review & update submitted proposals against project scope & negotiate all terms
- Maintain suppliers' relationships
- Update on regular basis "Suppliers' master data file" & ensure that all adds new suppliers are added with all their contact details
- Prepare weekly reports

Personal Skills

- Very Good command of English
- Good communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Self-motivated and takes initiative.
- Strong attention to details.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Problem solving skills
- Knowledge of logistics process (foreign purchasing)
- Responsible and committed.
- Excellent follow up skills

Technical Skills

- A thorough understanding of the supply chain, including its various roles, processes, and challenges.
- A deep understanding of the procurement process, from identifying needs and requisitioning goods and services to negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
- Expertise in strategic sourcing, which involves identifying and selecting the best suppliers for an organization based on factors such as cost, quality, and reliability.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to make informed procurement decisions.
- This includes the ability to collect, clean, and analyze large datasets, as well as to use data visualization tools to communicate findings effectively.
- The ability to manage procurement projects effectively, from planning and execution to monitoring and control.

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.