Senior Procurement Specialist

About the role

You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement activities of Bosta. This role ensures efficient and effective procurement operations to support the company’s logistics and fleet needs.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing process of new and used fleet vehicles, including technical and price comparison of offers.
• Purchase vehicle spare parts (original and alternative) ensuring the right quality, quantity, and timing for continuous fleet operation.
• Coordinate with internal and external maintenance workshops for routine and emergency vehicle maintenance.
• Build and maintain a database of approved suppliers for spare parts, vehicles, and maintenance services, and evaluate their performance periodically.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers and dealers to achieve the best value.
• Track preventive maintenance schedules with the Fleet team to minimize breakdowns and downtime.
• Prepare purchase requests and purchase orders, monitor delivery, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor vehicle licenses, insurance, and periodic inspections in coordination with relevant authorities.
• Analyze fleet operating and maintenance costs, preparing performance and cost‑saving reports for management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of procurement experience with hands‑on fleet procurement (vehicles, spare parts, maintenance).
• Solid knowledge of vehicle types, spare parts, and quality standards.
• Experience dealing with car dealers and authorized maintenance centers.

Required skills

• Vendor management
• Fleet procurement
• Vehicle maintenance
• Procurement management systems
• ERP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel