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Purchasing Section Head

Category Supply Chain
Publish Date Monday 14-03-2022
Country Egypt
Gender any
Years Of Experience 6 - 9 Years
Salary Negotiable

A multinational company located in Cairo is hiring a Purchasing Section Head


Job Description:
  • Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
  • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectiveness
  • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
  • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
  • Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
  • Assess, manage and mitigate risks
  • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
  • Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
  • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Qualifications:
  • Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer
  • Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
  • Interest in market dynamics along with a business sense
  • A knack for negotiation and networking
  • Working experience of vendor management software
  • Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
  • Solid judgment along with decision-making skills
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration