Foreign Procurement Specialist

Job Description

• Preparing and sending the purchase orders based on the contract with the suppliers and receiving the associated Proforma invoices.
• Registering the orders on NTSW based on the obtained quota from the MOH TTAC.
• Following up on the production, shipment, and delivery.
• Registering orders on NTSW for currency allocation (CBI or Nima rates).
• Coordinating and following up the shipment, insurance, and inspection procedures, as well as the shipping documents.
• Following up on customs clearance procedures and customs issues with the clearance team. Inputting timely and accurate data in systems/files to ensure on-time reporting and recording of all data and archive documents.
• Following up with forwarders to ensure timely delivery.
• Following up on the custom pledge removal and CBI pledge removal processes.
• Full alignment with all departments to ensure all the procedures are in line with company policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related fields.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• At least 3 years of experience in foreign procurement in pharmaceutical and medical devices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of foreign procurement and commercial procedures regulations and correspondence.
• Basic familiarization with the customs procedures.
• Good knowledge of INCOTERMS.
• Familiar with international transportation, import rules, and regulations.
• Good communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Team worker, self-organized, and motivated.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle high levels of stress.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.