Overview
Purchasing Specialist Jobs in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco at DeFacto
Title: Purchasing Specialist
Company: DeFacto
Location: Casablanca-Settat, Morocco
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field;
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience in procurement and vendor management;
- Experience in retail store openings, construction, marketing, IT, and operational consumables is highly preferred;
- Advanced proficiency in English, French and Arabic
- Outstanding negotiation, communication, and analytical thinking skills;
- Proven expertise in contract management, tender processes, and cost analysis;
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously manage procurement requests across diverse business categories.
Responsibilities
The core responsibilities will focus on fulfilling the procurement needs of various departments, categorized as follows:
1. Construction, Store Openings & Facility Management
Managing end-to-end procurement for new store openings and existing store/office renovation projects;
Sourcing high-quality and cost-effective suppliers for lighting, furniture, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems;
Negotiating and managing service contracts for regular facility maintenance and repair works.
2. Packaging & Consumables (Local Sourcing)
Leading the local sourcing and purchasing processes for packaging materials, specifically paper bags and cardboard boxes;
Ensuring a reliable local supply chain for these operational consumables in cases where they are not shipped from the headquarters in Turkey (TR).
3. IT Procurement (Hardware & Software)
Managing the procurement lifecycle for IT hardware (servers, laptops, networking equipment, and office technology);
Handling software licensing and SaaS subscriptions, ensuring compliance and cost-effective renewals;
Evaluating and sourcing IT service providers and coordinating with the IT department to align technical requirements with commercial terms.
4. Marketing & Communications Procurement
Handling procurement for Influencer collaborations, sponsorships, and digital marketing services;
Organizing tenders for advertising, PR, and creative agencies;
Managing the purchasing processes for logo design, branding materials, and promotional items.
5. Logistics, HR & Administrative Procurement
Conducting market research for logistics, freight, and distribution services;
Managing corporate car leasing (fleet management) and personnel transportation contracts;
Supporting Human Resources with tenders for recruitment agencies, staffing services, and general administrative purchases.