Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

Manages end-to-end procurement activities for the Group's manufacturing operations in Saudi Arabia, based in Egypt. The role covers supplier sourcing, quotation evaluation, negotiation, purchase order processing, and payment and delivery follow-up for production materials, industrial supplies, spare parts, equipment, and services. The successful candidate manages assigned purchasing requirements independently while coordinating effectively with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders across Egypt and Saudi Arabia

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Execution

• Review purchase requisitions for clear specifications,quantities, required delivery dates, and approvals; coordinate with requesters and stores to confirm stock availability before purchasing.

• Identify and evaluate Saudi-based and international suppliers, including alternative sources for critical and single-source

materials.

• Obtain quotations and prepare commercial comparisons covering specifications, prices, payment terms, delivery times, and applicable shipping costs.

• Coordinate technical evaluation with relevant departments and negotiate competitive prices and favorable commercial terms

• Prepare and process purchase orders in the ERP system in accordance with approved quotations, company policies, and authority limits.

Supplier & Order Management

• Obtain supplier order confirmations; monitor delivery commitments and outstanding quantities, and escalate delays that may affect operations.

• Verify payment requirements against purchase order terms and previous or pending payments; coordinate payment requests and follow-up with Finance.

• Resolve shortages, receiving discrepancies, returns, and quality issues with suppliers and relevant departments.

• Build strong relationships with OEMs and critical suppliers.

Logistics & Import Coordination

• Coordinate international shipping and related documentation with suppliers, logistics providers, and the responsible

Saudi-based teams.

• Prepare and maintain shipping and customs documentation.

• Track supplier performance, shipment schedules, and import timelines.

Reporting & Analysis

• Update procurement transactions and follow-up status in the ERP system (NetSuite).

• Prepare concise reports on overdue orders, payment blockers, and required decisions.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support supplier performance evaluation.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics, commerce or Supply Chain Management.

• Experience: 3-5 Years in Manufacturing industry is a MUST.

• Experience in supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, purchase order processing, and delivery follow-up.

Skills :

• Strong numerical accuracy, negotiation, organization, problem-solving skills, managing multiple purchasing requirements independently.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (quotation comparisons,lookups, PivotTables).

• Very good in English, writing, reading and speaking.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM, CSCP).

• Experience in aluminum extrusion or metals manufacturing.

• Oracle, NetSuite experience.

• Experience supporting Saudi operations or dealing with Saudi-based suppliers.

• Practical knowledge of international sourcing, Incoterms, shipping documentation, and import coordination.

Working Arrangement :

• Location: Egypt

• Time Zone: Must overlap with Saudi business hours

• Communication: Daily coordination with Saudi-based teams