Procurement and Inventory Officer
Role Overview
Manage purchasing and maintain accurate inventory records.
Source approved, high-quality materials at competitive prices, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure stock is available when needed.
The role supports operational efficiency through cost-effective purchasing, optimal stock levels, timely delivery, and materials that meet required standards.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Manage purchasing and maintain accurate inventory records.
Source approved, high-quality materials at competitive prices, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure stock is available when needed.
The role supports operational efficiency through cost-effective purchasing, optimal stock levels, timely delivery, and materials that meet required standards.
Procurement and inventory responsibilities
- Research, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers; request and compare quotations for price, quality, and delivery terms.
- Verify materials meet specifications, quality standards, and approvals; negotiate prices, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules.
- Prepare purchase orders, follow up on deliveries, and inspect received materials against purchase orders and delivery documents.
- Monitor stock movements and maintain accurate inventory records and minimum and maximum stock levels.
- Coordinate with internal departments on purchasing and inventory requirements; maintain supplier, price, product, and purchasing databases.
- Report on purchasing activities, inventory levels, costs, and supplier performance; identify cost savings and process improvements.
- Resolve supplier, delivery, quality, and invoice-related issues promptly and professionally.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management.
- Strong research, sourcing, negotiation, and supplier-management skills; excellent verbal and written communication.
- Knowledge of inventory-control procedures and purchasing practices; ability to assess material quality and confirm specification compliance.
- Strong organization and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with inventory-management or ERP systems is preferred.
- A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
- Fluency in English is preferred; Arabic is an advantage.
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