Senior Purchasing Officer

Location: Cairo, New Cairo, Egypt 
Requisition ID: 90858 

Schindler stands for mobility. Mobility needs experts.
Join our team in Cairo.

Founded in Switzerland in 1874, the Schindler Group is a leading global provider of elevators, escalators, and related services. Schindler mobility solutions move two billion people every day all over the world. Behind the company's success are over 70,000 employees in more than 100 countries.

Senior Purchasing Officer

Mobility is the goal

Responsible for achieving the targets of purchasing inside KG, according to the agreed targets and the approved budgets, in line with the strategies of purchasing and general of the company

Responsibilities:

1. Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
2. Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations.
3. Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
4. Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
5. Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements.
6. Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
7. Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings.
8. Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
9. Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records.
10. Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Mobility needs you

Education and Specialty:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field preferred.

Specific Training and Qualification:

• CPM or APICS certification preferred.
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems.
• Team player with strong organizational skills.

Experience Required:

• 4+ years of experience as a purchasing specialist or in a similar role.

Do you want to move the future with us?

For questions please don’t hesitate to ask Omnia ElHoubi, Phone View phone number on job.schindler.com

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