Foreign Purchasing Specialist

Follow up Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) through SAP.

Request, analyze, and compare quotations and negotiate with suppliers.

Follow up with suppliers on Open POs , production status, shipment schedules, and delivery dates.

Coordinate and follow up on shipments with freight forwarders and customs clearance teams .

Monitor critical raw materials, spare parts, and equipment that may impact production.

Coordinate with Planning, Warehouse, Production, Maintenance, and Finance departments.

Identify and develop alternative suppliers and sourcing opportunities .

Monitor purchasing prices and analyze Cost Saving & Cost Avoidance opportunities.

Prepare Cost Comparison & Total Landed Cost Analysis .

Prepare periodic reports covering purchasing status, shipments, supplier performance, and open orders .

Prepare PowerPoint presentations and management reports as required.

Monitor supplier KPIs and On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.

Proactively identify and resolve supply delays and purchasing-related issues to ensure business continuity.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

3–5 years of experience in Import Purchasing.

Previous experience in industrial or food manufacturing companies is preferred.

Strong experience in dealing with international suppliers and purchasing: Raw Materials

Packaging Materials

Spare Parts

Machinery & Equipment

Good knowledge of Import, Shipping & Customs Clearance procedures .

Good knowledge of Incoterms and international payment terms; experience with L/C is preferred.

Experience in Supplier Follow-up & Expediting , including shipment and delivery tracking.

Good knowledge of SAP , preferably SAP MM .

Good understanding of MRP & Supply Planning .

Very good command of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint .

Ability to prepare Purchasing Reports and Management Presentations .