Purchasing Assistant
Job Description
1. Develops appropriate Procurement & Logistics strategy to ensure the product/material availability at the lowest possible cost.
2. Leads the Procurement & Logistics team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed-upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
3. Directs and coordinates procurement and logistics’ functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization.
4. Plans manage and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of the material requested.
5. Works closely with procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams to determine and set up appropriate plans.
6. Assist logistics process for the development of new products, inventory maintenance, shipment and delivery, and returns on products.
7. Understanding of the company legal documents and legislations such as contracts or import/export agreements and customs.
8. Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
9. Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers.
10. Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors and performing continuous evaluation for the suppliers.
11. Controlling the department budget and promoting a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
12. Works with freight forwards and transportation companies to set best route and rate (reviews and approves all freight terms and agreements).
Skills
- Certified procurement, contract, and logistic: CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, CSCM, CPCM, or any similar.
- Strong strategic thinking, planning, problem-solving, and organizing skills.
- Sound understanding of the finance and accounting concepts
- Highly developed communication and reporting skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to build excellent relationships with customers and suppliers.
Job Details
Company Industry
Trading & Commodity Trading
Company Type
Employer (Private Sector)
Job Role
Purchasing and Procurement
Monthly Salary Range
Unspecified
Number of Vacancies
Unspecified
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Management
Years of Experience
Min: 5
Gender
Male / Female
Degree
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma
Education
Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain, or any other relevant field
Lohat Watan Trading Co. Ltd.
• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
About Us
Lohat Watan Trading Co., Ltd, was established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2015, with the vision to have a long term relationship with its valuable customers, by providing them with reliable services and the latest solutions in the field of food, and tobacco.
My name is Mohamed Mamdouh, i am from Egypt, i think that i can help you in the project you want by using my experience and knowledge.
i have 11 years of experience in the field of procurement. I am working in Oil and Gas production company.
regarding Knowledge, i got CIPS level 4 certificate in 2016. my daily work depending on SAP Netweaver system and Microsoft office application so i have a good knowledge about it.
i am speciaized in foreign procurement so i have a good knowledge about inco-terms and its regular updates.
i hope this introduction meet your needs and look forward to hear from you soon.
regards
Mohamed Mamdouh
I am having 33 years of experience in various sectors at different locations and willing to work
anywhere in India and abroad.
If you give me a chance, I take the job with a great sense of responsibility & enjoy the challenges of new situations.