• Mining opportunities for savings, cost avoidance, process improvement & complexity reduction.
• Manage the procurement team.
• Explore the market for new suppliers to build a more solid supply base and to work on analyzing the commodity procured based on market information benchmarking exercises.
• Develop, lead, and execute procurement strategies.
• Negotiate the terms of supplier contracts and determine the service level agreements with the suppliers.
• Manage the price review process to make sure that the company is getting the best price & value.
• Manage the relationship with suppliers and key stakeholders within the business, including the resolution of major supplier issues.
• Manage the procurement activity with the company for Direct and Indirect purchases.
• Prepare the Annual purchase plan.
• Full vendor management includes the payment terms and contractual agreement.

Needed Competency

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of the educational sector is preferable in universities.
• Cost-saving mindset.
• Good English skills.
• Excellent computer and software application skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant field.
• Tanta resident or around is preferred.

• Understand the importance of key meetings.
• Organize internal and external visits, meetings and speaking engagements and coordinate briefing and material.
• Arrange travel and accommodation.
• Prepare letters, reports and other documents.
• Screen incoming telephone calls; direct them appropriately.
• Review incoming correspondence, distribute and respond accordingly and follow up where necessary.
• Prepare documentation such as agendas and figures for meetings and presentations.
• Ensure accurate briefing notes or papers for meetings.
• Create and maintain filling systems.
• Ensure stationery supplies are maintained.
• Attend meetings in place of the Chairman if necessary.
• Meeting deadlines and responding to add-hocks where necessary.

Needed Competency

• Very presentable and excellent outfit.
• Very patient and can deal with stress.
• Excellent computer and typing skills.
• Very good command of English.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High multi-tasking skills.
• Pro-active and energetic attitude.
• Planning and prioritizing skills.

• Assists in preparing the executive’s agenda for committees, makes recommendations concerning the content of the agenda to ensure continuity and efficiency at the meetings and ensures that documentation is available and distributed for each meeting.
• Following the executive’s meeting drafts the minutes and follows up on outstanding items at board meetings, conferences etc.
• Attend meetings and keep minutes (University Council – Faculty Council…. and other meetings).
• Receive and screen phone calls and redirect them when appropriate.
• Handle and prioritize all outgoing or incoming correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.).
• Make travel arrangements.
• Contributes to managing unit information by serving as the SharePoint site administrator.
• Handle confidential documents ensuring they remain secure.
• Determine matters of top priority and handle them accordingly.
• Monitor office supplies and negotiate terms with suppliers to ensure the most cost-effective orders.
• Maintain electronic and paper records ensuring information is organized and easily accessible.
• Conduct research and prepare presentations or reports as assigned.

Needed Competency

• Excellent level of English Language.
• Very Good Communication Skills and Problem-Solving Skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Familiarity with basic research methods and reporting techniques.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with all levels and a good team player.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Creative thinking.

• Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Updating accounts receivable and issuing invoices
• Updating accounts payable and performing reconciliations
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Make required reports to the direct managers.

Needed Competency

• Very good commands of English (speaking and writing)
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent multitasking abilities
• Excellent development skills

• Identifying suppliers of goods and services and searching for new suppliers regularly
• Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, goods quality, deadlines, expectations, etc.
• Preparing the estimated Cost for the purchasing Requests of the colleges and comparing them to departments budget.
• Create purchase orders and record them with supply requisitions and orders.
• Track and record orders. • Organize and schedule procurements on time.
• Revise invoices to ensure the accuracy of goods delivered.
• Make the required daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Settlement of accounts and suppliers’ payments.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and new products.
• Any other work assigned to him according to his field of work.

Mandatory Training

• Courses in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Logistics
• Business Skills
• Purchasing software and Microsoft Office

Needed Competency

• Proven experience working as a procurement specialist in the same area required.
• Strong knowledge of the industry and market conditions.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently.
• Additional certification in the field of procurement is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Talent in negotiations and networking.
• Attention to detail.

• Identifying suppliers of goods and services and searching for new suppliers regularly
• Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, goods quality, deadlines, expectations, etc.
• Preparing the estimated Cost for the purchasing Requests of the colleges and comparing them to departments budget.
• Create purchase orders and record them with supply requisitions and orders.
• Track and record orders. • Organize and schedule procurements on time.
• Revise invoices to ensure the accuracy of goods delivered.
• Make the required daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Settlement of accounts and suppliers’ payments.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and new products.
• Any other work assigned to him according to his field of work.

Mandatory Training

• Courses in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Logistics
• Business Skills
• Purchasing software and Microsoft Office

Needed Competency

• Proven experience working as a procurement specialist in the same area required.
• Strong knowledge of the industry and market conditions.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently.
• Additional certification in the field of procurement is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Talent in negotiations and networking.
• Attention to detail.