SENIOR BUYER, OFFICE OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Position:  Senior Buyer, Office of Supply Chain Management

Report to:  Manager, Procurement

Purpose:  Procures equipment, supplies and services for assigned area and in accordance with University guidelines; Reviews requisitions and bid specifications and negotiates purchase agreements or supply contracts; determines vendor sources, product needs and availability

Principal Accountabilities:

• Requires frequent visits to local markets, around two to three times weekly
• Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions and contracts and ensures they are in accordance with relevant laws, policies and requirements
• Coordinates with internal and external customers to identify needs and refine specifications
• Determines method to process requisition based on cost, time constraints, existing open contracts and/or competitive bidding
• Identifies and selects vendors, and negotiates prices, terms and delivery methods for assigned area of procurement
• Meets with sales representatives to develop new vendor sources, updates records and secures demos for departments
• Works with vendors and internal customers to ensure service or equipment needs are met
• Takes part in writing request for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQ) and formal bids
• Takes part in related financial and accounting functions
• May be responsible for preparing, overseeing and providing documents for audit purposes
• Responsible for obtaining best prices for purchased goods and services

Requirements: 

Minimum education requirement: University degree 

Experience:

• Eight years of experience, five in buying from the local market in back office supplies and services
• Experience in a corporate environment is an asset

Skills:  

• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• High knowledge of the local market, covering goods and services
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills
• Computer literacy, good knowledge of MRP and SAP is an asset
• Good knowledge of business and financial issues
• Customer oriented and diplomatic

Position is open until October 17, 2013

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills

Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted. If interested, please send an updated and detailed resume to hr1@aucegypt.edu, stating the position title in the subject line.