Purchase Specialist

Company DescriptionLavida is a leading food manufacturing company in Egypt, specializing in high-quality sauces, dressings, syrups, and dessert products. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.Role DescriptionWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to join our Procurement team in a full-time, on-site role. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, issuing purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and maintaining cost-effective procurement processes to support production and business operations.Key Responsibilities- Source, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers.- Obtain quotations and negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules.- Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and follow up until delivery.- Ensure the availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and operational supplies.- Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance departments to meet purchasing requirements.- Monitor supplier performance regarding quality, delivery, and cost.- Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier databases.- Analyze purchasing costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.- Resolve supply issues and ensure continuity of operations.- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Purchasing Specialist.- Previous experience in the Food Manufacturing or FMCG industry is highly preferred.- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.- Good knowledge of procurement processes and purchasing documentation.- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.- Good command of Microsoft Excel.- Experience using Odoo system is an advantage.- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.KPIs- Purchase Order Cycle Time.- On-Time Delivery Rate.- Cost Saving Achievement.- Supplier Performance Rating.- Material Availability Rate.- Purchase Order Accuracy.- Procurement Budget Compliance.- Supplier Response Time.- Number of Qualified Suppliers Developed.- Internal Customer Satisfaction.