Junior Procurement Officer

Job Scope:

The main role for this position isto ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed and that quality of procured items meets or exceeds requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

·Establish and manage ordering model for Saudi operation taking into account all factors such as (Lead time, Safety stock level, costing structure, optimal shipping incoterms, etc…) – 1-3 Month.

·Manage communication with suppliers on sourcing, pricing, shipping, issues, returns. 1-3 Months.

·Managing liquidation plan in coordination with sales team. (liquidation items are already established) – Short/Long Term.

·Liquidation items SKUs to be labeled in the system along with proper description and pricing – 1-3 Months.

·Create regular reporting to sales and management to track the liquidation plan performance - 1-3 Months.

·Reducing those liquidation items value by XX% (Reduction plan to be set for those liquidation items in coordination with the management and sales team) – Long Term.

·Increasing inventory turnover levels for items with lower than 3 times inventory turnover. (items to be identified at initial stage in coordination with management and sales team) – Long Term.

·Minimize days out of stock for top movers to zero. 1-3 Months.

·The integrity of description, pricing structure, costing of all items on the system to be maintained at optimal level. 1-3 Months.

·Actual vs. Estimated Cost Factors of items buffer to be kept within 2%. Short/Long Term.

Qualifications & Skills:

·Strong Communication and negotiation skills.

·Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems.

·Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses.

·Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

·Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.

·Good with numbers.

·Attention to details.

·Follow up skills.

·Organizational skills.