Arab Foam Factories uses the latest technology in the polyurethane industry with daily capacity of 600 m3 and is equipped with a highly specialized foam-testing laboratory. Established in 1972, Arab Foam Factories produces all types of synthetic foam for use in the furniture industry, upholstery and household including kitchen and bath sponges, spring and foam mattresses and floral foam.
•My main tasks as a "Purchasing Manager/Supervisor" is to manage all the issues related to getting the raw materials from the supplier (Internal & external), seeking reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods at reasonable prices, negotiating prices and contracts, reviewing technical specifications for raw materials, components, equipment or buildings, determining minimum order, timing of deliveries, clearing on the goods, making payments for the suppliers on time
Key Responsibilities:
•Plans the fulfillment of objectives on the basis of budgets, forecasts, inventory lists and other material- specific data.
•Monitors stocks in terms of the turnover rate, objectives, stocking period, and trends with the objective to reach the degree of availability and turnover factor determined together with the Logistics Manager.
•Draws specific conclusions within his area from the evaluations made and gives his personnel the necessary instructions.
•Supervises dates and deadlines and the monthly orders sent to the vendors and suppliers.
•Monitors orders and makes corrections where necessary in order to ensure that order quantities are both appropriate and economic.
•Reviews inventories in conjunction with the Stores Manager for preparation of documents and data, processing of documents according to schedule, trouble-shooting and correction of lists/errors.
•Supervises among other things the verification of documents received from the suppliers in terms of prices, discounts and other data, thus ensuring that the information provided is correct and complete.
•Supervises application of procurement information to ensure that deliveries are made on schedule.
•Supervises order and delivery dates with the importer, co-ordinates deadlines with the projects and stores.
•Asking for freight cost from different shipping companies.
•Makes sure that outstanding orders are provided by the suppliers in good time and helps his personnel in procuring material.
•Initiates and supervises purchasing correspondence with the suppliers and supports in addressing technical questions.
•Checks the time required for processing orders and strives for the continual reduction of lead time.
•Making all the payments on time (Transfers, L/C, and Draft).
•Following up the arrival of goods to the warehouse.
- Job role:
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Purchasing and Procurement