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JR-202420461 Direct Material Buyer (Exteriors Interiors)

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General Motors

JR-202420461 Direct Material Buyer (Exteriors Interiors)

Cairo, Egypt

Description

Created and updated purchase orders using SAP.• Summarized and analyzed vendor bids using spreadsheets.• Negotiated contracts with suppliers by assessing all cost elements, terms and conditions, and delivery dates to determine the best bid and achieve best value for the organization.• Ensured all vendor payments are done on time, by issuing the payment requests and monitoring the payment status with full coordination with other involved parties.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient supply chain operations and timely deliveries.• Coordinated with internal stakeholders to identify purchasing needs and develop sourcing plans for a newly established manufacturing plant.• Conducted supplier performance reviews annually on SAP.• Managed relationships with vendors by aiding throughout the procurement process to maintain close cooperation.• Analyzed market trends and evaluated potential sources for new products.• Resolved any discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders.• Managed inventory levels in three different factories and one main warehouse to ensure timely availability of goods while avoiding overstock.• Monitored market trends, pricing, and industry news to identify opportunities for cost saving initiatives.• Engaged in strategic sourcing projects that improved quality, delivery time, and pricing objectives.• Organized periodic meetings with colleagues to review the status of requisitions, contracts, non-conformity reports, and open orders.• Trained and supervised subordinates.

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Client-provided location(s): Giza, El Omraniya, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202420461
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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