Procurement and Logistics Specialist

Procurement

Source and procure aluminum profiles, sheets, glass, hardware, accessories, sealants, gaskets, fasteners, and other related materials.
Identify, evaluate, and maintain reliable suppliers and manufacturers.
Request and compare quotations, negotiate prices, payment terms, lead times, and delivery conditions.
Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with approved requirements and budgets.
Monitor supplier performance, quality, pricing, and delivery reliability.
Follow up on pending purchase orders and ensure materials arrive according to production schedules.
Maintain updated supplier databases, price lists, and procurement records.
Coordinate with production, engineering, sales, warehouse, and finance departments regarding material requirements.
Review technical specifications, quantities, dimensions, finishes, colors, and other material requirements before placing orders.
Develop alternative sources for critical materials to minimize supply-chain disruptions.

Logistics & Shipping

Coordinate local and international transportation of aluminum, glass, accessories, and other materials.
Arrange shipments with freight forwarders, transport companies, and suppliers.
Prepare and verify shipping and import/export documentation, including invoices, packing lists, delivery notes, and customs-related documents.
Track shipments from supplier dispatch through final delivery.
Coordinate delivery schedules with warehouse and production teams.
Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities to reduce logistics expenses.
Ensure proper handling and transportation requirements for fragile materials, particularly glass.
Resolve delivery delays, shortages, damages, and discrepancies with suppliers and logistics providers.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
3–5 years of procurement and logistics experience, preferably within aluminum, glass, façade, windows and doors, construction materials, or manufacturing.
Strong supplier negotiation and vendor-management skills.
Good knowledge of purchasing and inventory procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/procurement systems.
Good English communication skills; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple purchase orders and deliveries simultaneously.

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