Overview
Procurement Officer Jobs in Alexandria, Egypt at Makers Electronics
Title: Procurement Officer
Company: Makers Electronics
Location: Alexandria, Egypt
Company Description:
- Makers Electronics is a leading Egypt-based provider of electronic components and advanced technology, serving a wide range of makers, engineers, students, and businesses.
- The company supplies everything from basic microcontrollers and sensors to advanced Spatial AI systems and development boards such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and NVIDIA Jetson.
- As the official LUXONIS OAK-D camera distributor in Egypt, Makers Electronics supports cutting-edge computer vision and AI projects.
- With tools and kits for all skill levels, the company is dedicated to enabling local innovation.
- Makers Electronics is driven by a mission to advance Egypt’s IoT, Robotics, and AI ecosystem by ensuring reliable, local access to world-class hardware.
Role Description:
- This is a full-time, on-site Purchasing Officer role based in Alexandria, Egypt.
- The Purchasing Officer will manage the end-to-end purchasing cycle, including processing purchase requisitions, preparing and issuing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate records in the procurement system.
- The role involves sourcing and evaluating suppliers, obtaining and comparing quotations, and supporting contract negotiation to secure favorable terms while meeting quality and delivery requirements.
- The Purchasing Officer will track order status, coordinate with warehouses and logistics for timely delivery, and resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, or quality.
- The role also includes monitoring inventory levels, analyzing purchasing data to optimize costs, and collaborating closely with operations, sales, and finance to ensure a reliable supply of components and equipment.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing.
- Must have completed military service or be exempt.
- Strong data analysis skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data interpretation).
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail with solid organizational and record-keeping abilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with suppliers and internal teams.
- Prior experience in electronics, hardware distribution, or a similar technical environment is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, including handling purchase requisitions and issuing purchase orders.
- Experience supporting contract negotiation and supplier evaluation to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Proficiency with ERP or procurement software and strong MS Excel skills.
- Relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., Business, Supply Chain, Engineering) or equivalent practical experience.