Foreign Procurement Specialist

Department: Supply Chain
Classification: Junior

General Summary

Issues and follows up on all foreign purchase orders ensuring on time delivery of all requested materials.

Works closely with planning department to help achieving the preset production plan
Searches for approved international suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
Calculates international freight charges to determine whether the purchase of the materials or equipments is economically feasible.
Prepares price comparisons to ensure compliance with the agreed upon contract price.
Analyzes price proposals and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
Negotiates with international suppliers to achieve best material price offer and best service.
Prepares foreign purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and reviews requisitions for materials or merchandise.
Issues purchase order as requested ensuring on time delivery of the required quantities.
Reviews and follows up on all foreign purchase orders requested by all concerned parties/departments.
Monitors shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in case of problems trace shipments and follows up undelivered goods.
Issues purchase report reflecting the status of purchase orders even they are opened or closed ones.
Supplies Research and Development department with newly discovered or invented materials, chemicals and manufacturing techniques used globally.

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