Tuesday 15 January 2013

procurement officer - mining and petroleum services company

We are looking for a procurement officer for immediate hiring for a well known mining and petroleum services company according to the below job description:

Job Title: Procurement officer
Job Type: Full time
Job code: P009
Location: Degla Maadi
Field: Mining and Petroleum services.
Gender: male
Age: 22 – 25 years old

Job description:

- Product/Service Research:
Uses information from interviews, site visits, seminars, trade shows, Internet, commercial and technical publications, and
other contacts to develop and maintain an effective vendor base to procure various services, equipment, materials, and supplies; determines customer needs and expectations through contact with staff or needs assessment techniques; performs research and prepares specifications based on customers' needs assessment; obtains competitive price quotes; assists with the preparation and implementation of formal bids; negotiates procurement details with vendors; provides and coordinates product and service trial periods or demonstrations as required; recommends the most appropriate and cost effective alternatives; maintains current knowledge of new products and services.

Product/Service Evaluation:
Assists departments in the evaluation of goods and services as needed; insures that customers' expectations and requirements are met; resolves conflicts concerning materials or services at the department and vendor levels; coordinates delivery and installation; confirms with customer that all products are received in condition consistent with original request or bid; keeps in constant contact with appropriate personnel to insure satisfactory operations; reviews warranties; coordinates returns and/or repairs of products; monitors changes, modifications, and technological advances that affect the purchasing of goods and services.

Purchasing/Records Management:
Reviews, evaluates, and monitors department purchase requisitions for proper authorization, specifications, and legal compliance; takes responsibility for procuring appropriate items or services; creates and reviews purchase orders; researches and resolves receiving and accounts payable issues; inputs, edits, and retrieves purchasing data; disburses and maintains files related to purchase orders and purchasing; maintains other department files including those pertaining to vendors, bids, quotes, and other correspondence.

Customer Service:
Assists internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policy, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasing; answers inquiries both orally and in writing concerning office operations; prepares and presents special reports to various groups; sets up profiles and provides ongoing training and technical support for users of vendor Web sites.

Qualifications and experience:

- Knowledge of:
Public purchasing principles, procedures, and terminology; methods of invoicing including shipping and handling charges, discounts, and taxes; laws, rules, and regulations affecting the operation; sources of supplies and services; office practices and procedures; telephone etiquette; English grammar; standard filing systems; current versions of standard software applications to prepare spreadsheets, reports, statistical data, and correspondence..
- Fluent English speaker.
- Excellent command of Arabic, English Language.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Strong Communication & Presentation Skills.
- Negotiation Skills.
- Good Reporting Skills
- Minimum 1-3 years experience.
- Maadiian Resident
- Has no problems traveling inside or outside Egypt anytime.

If you are interested kindly submit your CV with a recent photo on hr.premierservicesegypt@gmail.com with the job code in the subject.