Procurement Officer / Syria

Key roles and responsibilities

• Identify profitable suppliers and initiate partnerships following Dorcas procurement procedure
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Assist in purchasing and collecting quotations.
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Examine and manage existing contracts
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
• Review all the logistics invoices and keep data updated
• Archiving (Logistics Files and settle procurement files)
• Controlling projects in terms of procurement and logistics needs
• Monthly report to be sent to the line manager

Required knowledge and experience (Competencies)

• Proven working experience as a procurement manager, procurement officer or head of procurement
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

Required skills

• Reflect the vision and values of Dorcas with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, external contacts;
• Excellent command of Arabic, English, spoken and written.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing;
• Team-player with good interpersonal skills who can build relationships with staff and partners at all levels;
• Able to function in an environment with cultural differences;
• Good communicator and presenter;
• Good motivator and able to stimulate efficient work among team members;
• Training and coaching skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills;
• Able to set priorities and work with deadlines.