Procurement Officer

Company Description

MFO - Multinational Force & Observers is an independent international organization headquartered in Rome. It was created by agreement between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Israel, with peacekeeping responsibilities in the Sinai. The MFO was established as an alternative to the UN peacekeeping force originally envisioned in the 1979 Treaty of Peace between Egypt and Israel.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Procurement Officer located in Tel Aviv District, Israel. The Procurement Officer will be responsible for the strategic acquisition of Vehicles, Power Plants, Heavy Machinery, and Electrical Components. Key responsibilities include managing procurement processes, contract negotiation, and providing excellent service to internal customers. The role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement of vehicles and spare parts, power plant parts and equipment (including generators, turbines, and oil supply contracts), heavy machinery for engineering and construction projects, and electrical components such as cables, connectors, switches, and circuit breakers. Responsibilities include sourcing, negotiations, acquisition, maintenance contracts, supplier relationships, and disposal.
• Internal Customer Service: Coordinate with departments to understand and meet their procurement needs, manage expectations, and address concerns.
• Procurement Strategies: Develop strategies to maximize efficiency and savings.
• Negotiation: Secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions for contracts.
• Process Management: Oversee the entire procurement cycle from requisition to payment.
• Market Research: Stay updated on market trends and product innovations.
• Contract and Supplier Evaluation: Review and evaluate contracts and supplier performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Procurement, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Experience in procuring Vehicles, Power Plants, Heavy Machinery, and Electrical Components is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in English and Hebrew.
• Experience with ERP (SAP) and MS Office.
• Professional certification in Supply Chain or Procurement is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices.

MFO is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2024

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract

• Interested applicants are invited to send their CVs to [email protected].