The Procurement, Purchasing & Planning Supervisor is responsible for managing all processes related to the supply of spare parts from vendors. This role involves planning, executing, and developing procurement operations, including identifying material needs, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely and quality delivery. The supervisor oversees the development of purchasing strategies and coordinates related activities to ensure effective fulfilment of orders, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, and aligning with departmental strategies and objectives.
1- Maintains contracts and vendor files to ensure ongoing availability of goods/services in compliance with contract terms and conditions.
2- Maintains central files of purchasing records, reference materials, price lists and correspondence documents to provide up-todate references.
3- Manages the purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers/vendors and to requestors.
4- Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers/vendors.
5- Communicates and negotiates with vendors/suppliers about contract /agreement, method of procurement, quotations, and best supply sources.
6- Contacts suppliers/vendors in order to schedule or expedite deliveries, resolve shortages, and missed or late deliveries.
7- Reviews the requisition orders in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
8- Receives back-order material requests from warehouses and manages its procurement.
9- Coordinates with Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor to plan and ensure appropriate level of safety stock is maintained.
10- Reviews and plans for the future parts needs and aligns the procurement goals with the department strategy.
11- Follow up with the suppliers about any new / alternative part and register, pricing it in the system.
12- Manage all SABER certificate process for the spare parts and be sure it’s valid.
13- Make monthly and yearly plan order as per the demand and consumption, in coordination with S.P manager, Distribution coordinator, warehouse keeper and salesmen.
Skills
- A bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or any other related field.
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in the Procurement field.