Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic and potential suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and supply agreements.
• Maintain and strengthen business relationships with existing suppliers.
• Care for and update the supplier database.
• Manage purchase orders and ensure continuous follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with established delivery deadlines.
• Monitor and control costs of purchased materials and services.
• Analyze and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement efficiency.
• Ensure that materials and components comply with required technical specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality departments to resolve supply-related issues.
• Manage supplier evaluation, qualification, and performance processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement procedures and policies.
• Conduct cost analysis and implement cost optimization and reduction strategies.
• Prepare periodic reports on procurement status and supplier performance.
• Monitor and report procurement progress through the ERP system.
• Prepare commercial and technical bid comparison analyses.
• Promote continuous improvements in procurement processes to increase operational efficiency.
• Use inventory management tools and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Requirements

• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, other related engineering fields, Business Administration, or Commerce.
• Master’s degree or specialization in Supply Chain or related areas is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in the industrial sector.
• Experience in water treatment plant projects is highly valued.
• Experience in technical procurement and acquisition of mechanical equipment for industrial projects.
• Strong negotiation skills regarding pricing, terms, and supplier agreements.
• Strong analytical skills for handling and evaluating technical and financial information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different departments and multidisciplinary teams.