Job Description

Position: External Procurement Officer
Location: Sana’a
Company: Confidential

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for managing, planning, coordinating and implementing the external procurement functions accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Manage company correspondence with foreign business partners.
• Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business.
• Seek to improve all aspects of the supply chain department by reviewing current methodology and processes.
• Exploring new markets, agencies and suppliers for import.
• Develops and maintains long-term relationships with suppliers while promoting company initiatives and values.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and new products.
• Compare available goods with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing.
• Research and seek out the most cost-efficient procurement and shipment procedures and methods.
• Coordination with the sales department for keeping a detailed database of available inventory and expected usage.
• Communicate with the marketing, sales and finance functions to enable an efficient import process.
• Follow up the logistical operations to ensure that shipments are received to the warehouses in proper quantities and at the specified time.
• Booking the suitable shipment line according to the order requirements.
• Preparing the required paperwork for the (finance department / transporters/ customs/ bank).
• Follow up with all Clearance Procedures regarding Shipments.
• Perform translation tasks.
• Prepares monthly process reports covering import activities to be reviewed with the Direct manager.

Requirements & Skills

• At least five years’ experience in external procurement department.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related studies.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Purchasing principles and processes and Knowledge about international trade.
• Accurate, attentive and able to concentrate under pressure.
• Computer skills and efficient in working on various required software applications.