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Logistics/Purchasing ,
Administration/Secretarial ,
Real Estate
Location: Limassol
Reference: 7432
Date Posted: 08/04/2024
Purchasing Officer
CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a fast-growing Group, offering expertly designed, fully-furnished apartments across Cyprus and The Middle East, we are seeking to recruit a Purchasing Officer to join their growing team based in Limassol. The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts and preparing reports relating to purchase orders and costs. You will ideally hold an academic background relating to Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or any other relevant field, and possess proven experience as a Purchasing Officer or similar. As a Purchasing Officer, you will need to have a good understanding of supply chain procedures, along with solid analytical skills to ensure you identify the most profitable deals. Fluency in English is essential and proficiency in Arabic will be considered as an advantage. A highly attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer to the successful applicant.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Actively
search for potential vendors.
- Compare
and evaluate offers from suppliers.
- Negotiate
contracts to secure advantageous terms.
- Oversee
the order lifecycle, from placement to delivery, ensuring timely receipt
of products.
- Enter
order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases.
- Prepare
reports on purchases and forward them to the Operations and Design team
for approval.
- Maintain
updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
- Facilitate
the movement of goods from suppliers to our warehouse or direct project
sites.
- Address
and resolve after-sales issues, managing warranty claims as necessary.
- Process
payments.
- Inventory
control and maintenance of warehouse stock.
- Coordinate
with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
- Prepare
weekly procurement reports to management.
Key Skills/Experience:
- University
degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or
other closely related disciplines.
- Proven
experience working as a Purchasing Officer or in a similar procurement
role.
- Excellent
analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional
organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient
in vendor management and supply chain operations, preferably worldwide.
- Strong
negotiation skills.
- Strong
knowledge of MS Excel.
- Fluency
in English is essential, and proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
Key Benefits:
- Competitive
compensation based on experience.
- Annual
performance related bonus scheme.
- Continuous
professional development in a fast-growing environment.
- 21
vacation days annually, plus public holidays.
- Friendly, pleasant and creative working environment.
