Develop and implement foreign procurement strategies aligned with the company's operational requirements and business objectives.
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with international suppliers to secure competitive prices, high-quality raw materials, and favorable payment and delivery terms.
Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, from sourcing and purchase order issuance to shipment tracking, customs clearance, and final delivery.
Oversee the purchasing of raw materials, ensuring compliance with approved specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.
Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics providers to ensure smooth import operations.
Supervise and follow up on container arrival, unloading operations, cargo handling, and delivery to the designated warehouses or facilities.
Ensure proper coordination of container unloading schedules, workforce, equipment, and transportation to avoid delays and additional costs.
Monitor international shipping schedules, lead times, freight costs, and potential supply chain risks.
Coordinate with the Finance, Warehouse, Quality Control, and Operations teams to ensure accurate documentation, timely payments, and proper receipt of imported materials.
Review and verify import documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and other required shipping and customs documents.
Analyze supplier performance, procurement costs, market trends, and foreign currency fluctuations to support informed purchasing decisions.
Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, purchase orders, and import shipment reports.
Ensure compliance with applicable import regulations, customs requirements, and internal procurement policies.
Identify opportunities to reduce procurement and logistics costs while maintaining product quality and delivery reliability.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, or a related field.
Preferred near to 10th of Ramadan
Minimum 5 years of proven experience in foreign procurement and international importing operations.
Mandatory hands-on experience in raw materials procurement and container unloading operations.
Strong knowledge of international purchasing procedures, shipping documentation, customs clearance, and import logistics.
Proven experience negotiating with overseas suppliers and managing supplier relationships.
Practical understanding of freight forwarding, shipping schedules, container handling, and warehouse receiving procedures.
Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple shipments and procurement priorities simultaneously.
Good command of English, both written and spoken.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant procurement or ERP systems.
