Overview
Procurement Buyer Jobs in Cairo, Egypt at Beyti – an Almarai Subsidiary
Title: Procurement Buyer
Company: Beyti – an Almarai Subsidiary
Location: Cairo, Egypt
General Purpose
Ensure smooth on ground procurement operations execution & consistent supply via relevant procurement tools.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
Ensure that the prices maintained in SAP are accurate by updating prices when requested by the buyer or when a new price list is received from a supplier.
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of accurate purchasing documents as the Scheduling agreement or Purchase Order in SAP, in accordance with the SLA agreed with their customers.
Resolve/take the necessary steps to resolve the payment issues for which they are responsible within SLA.
In the event of a price blocked invoice, Procurement buyer should investigate the root cause of the price discrepancy and take the necessary action to resolve the issue.
Accurate data and reports to support the Sourcing and Procurement work.
Collects and prepares inquiry data from SAP for complex spending pools, on a needed basis.
Ensures SLAs are met as agreed with the Customers (e.g. 10 working days for issuing the PO)
Payment Issues Analysis & Resolution
Price Blocked Invoice Resolution.
Produces complex data analysis, at Customers’ request.
Progress tracking reports (individual and GBS scorecards), root cause analysis of team issues and recommended actions, in collaboration with procurement supervisor.
Protects confidential information.
Provides monthly reports and follow-up for the number of PRS versus number of PO.
Purchasing Document Creation and Maintenance.
Understands and uses SAP functionality to gather and process data for the different reporting requirements.
Understands and uses the tools functionality to gather and process data for the different reporting requirements.
Works with team coordinators/Procurement supervisors in identifying opportunities for improvement and suggest solutions.
Experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in Procurement Department, preferably within food industries.
Fresh Graduates are welcomed to apply.
Skills/Qualifications
Computer knowledge: Excel medium level, PowerPoint, Word, SAP.
Excellent customer service: commitment to solve problems and requests, understanding of the customer needs business and priorities.
Good administrative skills; particular emphasis on accuracy.
Good communication skills, as this role has many touch points with both internal and external customers. Ability to work well with diverse users/clients/business partners and team members is a key requirement.
Good problem-solving abilities.
Priority setting and ability to understand and follow standard processes.