Senior Procurement Specialist
About Bosta:
Launched in 2017, Bosta is an overnight delivery provider for E-commerce companies in Egypt and KSA. Leveraging technology to empower businesses is what we do best. Our goal is to disrupt the logistics industry by bringing technology and experience all together to provide a one-stop-shop for delivery solutions.
We rely on advanced technology to deliver orders to our customers in a fast way. Businesses can track and connect with couriers and follow up on their orders - all in one system.
Job Summary:
You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement activities of Bosta. This role requires a professional experience in administrative tasks, procurement processes, and vendor management. In this position you will ensure efficient and effective procurement operations to support Bosta’s needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the purchasing process of new and used fleet vehicles, including technical and price
comparison of offers.
• Purchase vehicle spare parts (original and alternative) with the right quality, quantity, and timing to
ensure continuous fleet operation.
• Coordinate with internal and external maintenance workshops to execute routine and emergency
vehicle maintenance.
• Build and maintain a database of approved suppliers for spare parts, vehicles, and maintenance
services, and evaluate their performance periodically.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers and dealers to achieve the best value for cost.
• Track preventive maintenance schedules in coordination with the Fleet team to minimize breakdowns
and vehicle downtime.
• Prepare purchase requests and purchase orders for fleet needs and follow up until final delivery.
• Monitor the validity of vehicle licenses, insurance, and periodic inspections in coordination with
relevant authorities.
• Analyze fleet operating and maintenance costs periodically, and prepare performance and cost-saving
reports for management.
• Propose plans and policies to improve fleet procurement efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and governance/transparency procedures across all
purchasing activities
comparison of offers.
• Purchase vehicle spare parts (original and alternative) with the right quality, quantity, and timing to
ensure continuous fleet operation.
• Coordinate with internal and external maintenance workshops to execute routine and emergency
vehicle maintenance.
• Build and maintain a database of approved suppliers for spare parts, vehicles, and maintenance
services, and evaluate their performance periodically.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers and dealers to achieve the best value for cost.
• Track preventive maintenance schedules in coordination with the Fleet team to minimize breakdowns
and vehicle downtime.
• Prepare purchase requests and purchase orders for fleet needs and follow up until final delivery.
• Monitor the validity of vehicle licenses, insurance, and periodic inspections in coordination with
relevant authorities.
• Analyze fleet operating and maintenance costs periodically, and prepare performance and cost-saving
reports for management.
• Propose plans and policies to improve fleet procurement efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and governance/transparency procedures across all
purchasing activities
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of procurement experience, with clear, hands-on experience in fleet procurement (vehicles –
spare parts – maintenance).
• Solid knowledge of vehicle types, spare parts, and their quality standards.
• Prior experience dealing with car dealers and authorized maintenance centers.
• Proficiency in ERP and procurement management systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• 4–6 years of procurement experience, with clear, hands-on experience in fleet procurement (vehicles –
spare parts – maintenance).
• Solid knowledge of vehicle types, spare parts, and their quality standards.
• Prior experience dealing with car dealers and authorized maintenance centers.
• Proficiency in ERP and procurement management systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.