- Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic and potential suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and supply agreements.
- Maintain and strengthen business relationships with existing suppliers.
- Coordinate 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.
- 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.