Procurement Specialist
Must-have:SAPFinTech
- Manage the full procurement cycle, from approved purchase requisitions and RFQs through evaluation, negotiation, purchase orders, delivery, and closeout.
- Source, evaluate, and develop qualified local and international suppliers.
- Prepare RFQs in coordination with Engineering and Projects teams, ensuring clear technical specifications and scope of work.
- Prepare and analyze commercial comparisons covering prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, exclusions, and total acquisition costs.
- Coordinate technical evaluations with relevant technical teams and ensure recommendations are obtained before awarding contracts.
- Negotiate commercial terms and prepare purchase orders and contracts within approved authority limits.
- Follow up on supplier drawings, technical documentation, manufacturing progress, inspections, shipping, and final delivery.
- Coordinate invoice and IPC processing against contractual milestones and required supporting documents.
- Maintain accurate SAP records and procurement trackers, monitoring commitments, outstanding actions, and expected payments.
- Identify and escalate supplier delays, scope deviations, and commercial risks, recommending appropriate corrective actions.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical and Electrical
- 1–4 years of relevant procurement experience.
- Previous experience in industrial projects, manufacturing, metals, mining, cement, or heavy industries is preferred.
- Good knowledge of the full procurement cycle, supplier management, sourcing, and commercial negotiations.
- Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Good understanding of commercial contracts, Incoterms, and payment guarantees.
- Ability to read and understand technical specifications and coordinate with engineering teams.
- Fluent English (spoken and written) is a must.
- Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple procurement activities and meet deadlines.