External Procurement Specialist

· Exploring new markets and suppliers for export and import

· Booking the suitable shipment line according to the order requirements.

· Preparing the required paperwork for the (finance department / customs/ bank).

· Negotiating prices, payment, and delivery terms.

· Arrange production plans for export with technical affairs.

· Participate in the policies and procedures manual with the export manager.

· Searches about the targeted countries legal, economic and political changes that may affect the export operations.

· Ensures the delivered products regularly comply with each country’s rules and regulations.

· Communicate with the Marketing, supply Chain and finance functions to enable an efficient export process.

· Follows up on logistical operations, to ensure a timely and efficient delivery of the shipments to the designated countries.

· Prepare market survey to study and figure out the new opportunities.

· Prepares monthly process reports covering export activities to be reviewed with the Export Manager.

· Follow up with all Clearance Procedures regarding Shipments

· Arrange and filling all kinds of Export / Import shipping docs.

· Following up & tracing the shipment until destination.

· Auditing the Clearance, courier & Freight invoices to be signed from Logistics Manager and sent to the financial debt.

· Attending international trade shows when necessary.

· Office reports, MOM, weekly plans, Pipeline, Forecast, P&L, ……etc.

· Handling all needed communications with clients; emails, mobile applications,

· Close deals.

· Follow up invoicing, logistics, packing process, …. till transfer all receivables.

· Female only.

· Bachelor degree

· English, Very Good

· Computer proficiency (MS Office)

· Strong communications, Negotiation & following up skills

· Experience 2-5 years

· Excellent verbal as well as written communication skills to interact with clients effectively and avoid any misconceptions

· Accurate, attentive and able to concentrate under pressure

· Good team player and able to coordinate with people effectively

· Effective skill in planning things

· Expert problem-solving skills

· Knowledge about various foreign languages (preferable).

· knowledge about international trade laws

· Perfect time management skills (Able to have flexible working hours (specially Holidays))

· Computer skills and efficient in working on various required software applications.