Purchasing Specialist “Alex”

(Direct & Indirect Procurement)
Location: Alexandria, Egypt
Job Type: Full-time (On-site)
About the Role:
Are you a driven procurement professional who excels at vendor management and cost efficiency? Classic is seeking a versatile Purchasing Specialist to join our team in Alexandria. In this role, you will handle end-to-end purchasing activities, supporting both our central production facilities and retail network. Your scope will encompass direct production supplies (food ingredients and packaging) as well as indirect operational needs (office supplies, branch consumables, hygiene items, and operational services).
Key Responsibilities:
Full-Scope Sourcing: Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for both direct materials (raw food ingredients, packaging) and indirect goods (office supplies, printing materials, cleaning/sanitation chemicals, uniforms, and maintenance consumables).
Vendor & Contract Management: Build and manage relationships with a wide network of local vendors, negotiating favorable terms, pricing structures, credit facilities, and delivery schedules.
PR & PO Processing: Handle purchase requisitions (PRs) from various departments (Production, Branches, Administration, and Warehouses), converting them into accurate purchase orders (POs) and tracking fulfillment to completion.
Market Benchmarking & Cost Reduction: Continuously monitor market prices and explore alternative vendors to optimize purchasing budgets without compromising on quality or operational flow.
Receiving & Quality Coordination: Coordinate closely with warehouse supervisors, branch managers, and the QC team to ensure delivered goods match requested quantities, specs, and quality standards.
Invoice Verification & Documentation: Review delivery notes and vendor invoices against purchase orders, resolving discrepancies with the Finance/Accounting team and maintaining up-to-date ERP records.
Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Experience: 1–3 years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably within Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Retail, or FMCG.
Scope Knowledge: Familiarity with both direct (F&B/Packaging) and indirect/MRO purchasing (General supplies, office materials, branch operations).
Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, or similar) and proficient MS Excel skills for quotation comparison and spend tracking.
Core Competencies: Strong negotiation and bargaining skills, commercial awareness, multi-tasking under pressure, and high attention to detail.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send their updated CV with the job title “Purchasing Specialist” in the subject line to:
Email: Hr@classiquealex.com
Phone / WhatsApp: 01212233749