Job Purpose: Manage and control end-to-end foreign purchasing and international logistics activities, including supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, import processes, customs compliance, and shipment coordination, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of materials in support of projects, tenders, and operational requirements. Accountabilities: Foreign Purchasing & Supplier Management: • Manage all foreign purchasing activities with international suppliers, building strong and sustainable relationships to ensure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery performance. • Identify, evaluate, and engage qualified international suppliers for technically approved items. • Negotiate prices, commercial terms, delivery schedules, and payment conditions in line with specifications and company policies. • Monitor supplier performance, address quality or delivery issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain high service standards. Costing & Tender Support: • Prepare and analyze detailed goods cost breakdowns to support sales inquiries and tender submissions. • Coordinate with sales, tendering, and technical teams to ensure accurate and competitive cost inputs. • Support commercial decision-making through cost analysis and supplier comparisons. Purchase Orders & Financial Coordination: • Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and monitor compliance with agreed quality, quantity, pricing, and delivery terms. • Coordinate with the Finance Department regarding payment terms, bank processing, and financial documentation. • Issue, process, and follow up on Letters of Credit (LCs) and other agreed payment methods in coordination with suppliers and finance. Import, Shipping & Logistics Operations: • Coordinate with freight forwarders for international shipping bookings, transportation arrangements, and delivery schedules. • Review shipping documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with customs regulations, country-of-origin requirements, and contractual terms. • Register all import shipments on the NAFEZA system, issue ACID numbers, and complete electronic signatures using e-token to obtain Form 46. • Monitor shipment progress and ensure timely receipt of goods with complete and accurate documentation. Customs Clearance & Compliance: • Handle all customs formalities and ensure full compliance with local import regulations and procedures. • Liaise with customs clearance agents and provide all required shipping and import documents. • Ensure smooth customs clearance and delivery of goods to the plant or site without delays or additional customs charges. Records, Reporting & Documentation: • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all purchased, shipped, and received goods. • Prepare weekly shipment status reports, including expected arrival dates, delivery updates, and potential risks. • Ensure proper documentation, filing, and traceability for audit and compliance purposes.