Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist

ABOUT SHIFT EV:

Shift EV is a fast-growing electric vehicle technology company, based in Cairo, Egypt. Our vision is to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Egypt and the region by developing state-of-the-art electric drivetrain solutions. You will work with world-class technology veterans from MIT, Intel, and General Motors to build a venture with transformative potential.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Senior indirect procurement specialist , you will join the Supply chain team on Ensuring that the indirect Requirements will be fulfilled and sourcing activities for the new indirect items will be done smoothly, you will:

• Conducting a market survey periodically to get the best prices and evaluate the performance of suppliers.
• Updating & Maintaining a list of approved suppliers and nominating new suppliers.
• Negotiate with suppliers to get the best price and best quality.
• Receiving purchase Requisitions from different departments.
• Prepares a quotation and quotes from suppliers to decide on the best
• Execution of delivery orders until the delivery is complete.
• Properly record and save suppliers and purchase order data and orders on the system
• Ensure that purchase orders are provided in the right place, in the required quantity, in the right quality, and on time.
• Prepare and approve procurement orders from the direct manager.
• Compare between the Bids and Choose with the Requested Department the best offer
  
  
  

YOU HAVE:

• Experience in Purchasing indirect items ( CAPEX,OPEX,IT,Administrative…etc)
• Excellent Negotiation Skills and Sourcing Strategies.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise work.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and good writing skills, with the ability to adapt to various situations and audiences as needed.
• Experience using EPR Systems ( SAP Is Preferred )
• Knowing the Procurement Cycle.
  
  
  

YOU MUST:

• Have more than 2 years experience in indirect procurement.
• Bachelor's Degree for Business Administration , Supply chain management or Logistics
• Take ownership and have a strong sense of integrity in your work.
• Love to change the status quo and work well in high-pressure situations.
• Be strategic and proactive.
• Be self-aware, flexible, and open-minded.
• Combine a mix of analytical thinking, hands-on problem-solving, and a customer-service mindset.
  
  
  

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US:

• An impact-driven mission, and a world-class team to work with
• A startup where your contributions really count, and an abundance of growth opportunities
• Stock options, we want you to be invested in the success of the company
• Leadership that aspires to build a meritocratic environment that promotes diversity and offers equal opportunity.
• Ensure customer fleet readiness for EV operations, including charging, operations planning and driver training.