Procurement Senior Specialist

Job Description Misr El Kheir (MEK) Foundation is now hiring an experienced Procurement senior specialist with a desire to work on transforming traditional technical schools into innovative applied technology schools with center of competency benchmarks to enhance the Society's negative view of technical education. MEK extensive experience in this field, combined with your experience coordinating projects through all phases of project inception, programming, design, and closeout will propel your career and leadership opportunities forward. We need our Senior Procurement Officer to manage our foreign-funded procurement activities including sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, conducting national and international tenders, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. Responsibilities:Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet business needs and participate in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements that will deliver value for money procurement outcomes.Implement and contribute to the development of contract management plans, resolve issues, monitor performance and negotiate contract variations through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes.Provide advice, information and guidance on procurement related matters to staff across the agency to provide governance and support good practice in procurementIdentify, mitigate and escalate procurement risks to enable the organization to meet its obligations and maximize business opportunities.Maintain and update procurement records and generate reports on procurement and contract activity to meet organizational compliance requirements and provide access to procurement informationProvide reports and advice to contribute to decision-making and directions in procurement.Report on progress towards business objectives, discuss key projects and issues, seek and receive adviceGather information to support monitoring and assessment of markets, suppliers and contract performanceManage contracts and monitor provision of service to ensure compliance with contracts and service arrangements.Establish networks to enable performance benchmarking, monitor market trends and maintain currency in trends and developments in procurementComplete work tasks to agreed budgets, timeframes and standardsApply legal, policy and organizational guidelines and procedures in relation to procurement and contractmanagementMonitor procurement and contract management processes to ensure they are open, transparent and competitive, and that contract performance is effectiveBe fully aware of national and international procurement bids and all relevant processes and contract management risks, and what actions are expected to mitigate them.Evaluate tenders and select providers in an objective and rigorous way, in line with established guidelines and principlesEscalate procurement and contract management issues where requiredDevelop basic analysis of spend using simple tools and spreadsheets to identify trends and assess changes in demand.Undertake basic supply market analysis for straightforward areas of spending with some direction and oversight.Undertake basic supplier/customer referencing for straightforward areas of expenditureDevelop functional specifications to ensure supply options are not limitedApply different tools/techniques appropriately in different procurement situationsProcure a wide range of complex goods/servicesConsult with internal stakeholders to determine procurement business needs and changes in demand and manage stakeholder expectations.Recognize the different routes to market and determine which is the most appropriate negotiation, e-auction etc.Prepare procurement documentation which is professional, well-structured and concise, uses appropriate language and contains relevant information for medium value/risk projectsProficiently use all types of RFx , ” including Requests forInformation (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Tender (RFT),Request for Quotation (RFQ)Develop evaluation plans that incorporate both price and non-price components.Undertake simple Value for Money calculationsDevelop template Contract Management plans that include defined KPIs for straightforward procurement contractsIdentify and evaluate key risks at a contractual level for straightforward arrangements and seek input from other functions as appropriate (e.g. finance, legal etc.)Input to risk logs and opportunity assessment reports as outlined in the organizational procurement practicesDevelop risk mitigation strategies for straightforward procurement arrangementsIdentify areas of non-compliance to procurement policy and raise with relevantstakeholders Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.5-7 years of progressive experience in procurement, preferably within a non-profit or development sector.Proven track record in managing procurement processes and supplier negotiations.Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, best practices, and ethical sourcing standards.Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.High level of integrity and commitment to transparency. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.5-7 years of progressive experience in procurement, preferably within a non-profit or development sector.Proven track record in managing procurement processes and supplier negotiations.Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, best practices, and ethical sourcing standards.Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.High level of integrity and commitment to transparency.