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International Procurement & Supplier Management\nIdentify, evaluate, and develop relationships with reliable international suppliers.\nSource industrial machinery components, spare parts, raw materials, and production requirements.\nIssue RFQs, analyze quotations, and prepare comparative purchasing reports.\nNegotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and Incoterms.\nIssue and follow up on international purchase orders and supplier contracts.\nMonitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.\n2. Import, Shipping & Customs Clearance\nCoordinate international shipments with freight forwarders, shipping companies, and customs clearance agents.\nFollow up on shipment schedules to ensure timely delivery.\nReview and verify import documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.\nEnsure compliance with Egyptian import regulations, customs procedures, and applicable trade requirements.\nHandle shipment delays, documentation discrepancies, and other import-related issues.\n3. Financial & Payment Coordination\nCoordinate with the Finance Department regarding international supplier payments.\nFollow up on Letters of Credit (L/C), bank transfers, and payment schedules.\nMonitor purchasing costs, shipping expenses, and other import-related charges.\nEnsure proper matching of purchase orders, invoices, and shipping documents.\n4. Reporting & Cross-Functional Coordination\nCoordinate with Production, Planning, Warehouse, and Finance departments to ensure material availability.\nMonitor purchase orders and provide regular updates on delivery status.\nMaintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, and purchasing documentation.\nPrepare supplier performance reports and procurement analysis.\nSupport the development of cost-reduction initiatives and effective sourcing strategies.\nMaintain procurement transactions and records through the company's ERP system.\n\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.\n1–3 years of experience in International Procurement / Overseas Purchasing.\nPrevious experience in manufacturing or industrial companies is highly preferred.\nPractical knowledge of international purchasing, import procedures, and customs clearance.\nGood understanding of Incoterms and international shipping procedures.\nKnowledge of Letters of Credit (L/C) and international payment methods.\nExperience in sourcing industrial machinery components, spare parts, or production materials is preferred.\nGood command of written and spoken English.\nVery good command of Microsoft Excel.\nExperience with ERP systems (Odoo is preferred; 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