Procurement Expert

Job Description

• Finding reliable, qualified, and economical sources for the supply of raw materials and components (local and foreign) and enhancing sources for all raw materials.
• Performing sub-vendor evaluation and updating the database of qualified vendors (local and foreign).
• Arranging for tender activation (if required) and receipt of quotation based on approved vendor lists and negotiating with sub-vendors for all commercial aspects and leading technical evaluation process for synchronizing all offers.
• Arranging all pre-order activities, placing orders, and finalizing all contractual aspects such as terms of payment, delivery time, quality issues, guarantees and etc.
• Performing all pre-order activities with official authorities such as the Ministry of Industry, mining, and Trades, Central Bank, and other related organizations and associations.
• Following up order execution activities with sub-vendors and tracking their post-order issues such as inspection, delivery, shipment, insurance, and customs clearance.
• Controlling and confirming sub-vendor shipping documents as per contract and LC conditions.
• Monitoring payment routes and finding the most reliable and viable payment methods considering companies' capacities, limitations, and sanction issues.
• Negotiating with banks (local and foreign) when required.
• Preparing online reports on all procurement activities (Pre-P.O., P.O., After P.O.) and reporting all to the procurement manager.
• Similar activities as mentioned above shall be done for all sub-contractors including custom clearance brokers, painting and sandblasting contractors, shipment contractors, construction contractors, and so on.
• Negotiating with third-party Inspection companies for their scope of work and contractual aspects.
• Complying with the company quality management system ISO 9001:2015.
• Arranging collection of all financial documents and warehouse needs for settlement of payments with sub-vendors, such as PI, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Warehouse Receipts, and so on.
• Doing all data entry in procurement software.