Sourcing Executive for a Marine Safety Company

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As a Sourcing Executive at Al Safwan Marine, a prominent player in the Marine Safety sector, you will play a crucial role in identifying, evaluating, and procuring quality products and materials required for our maritime safety solutions. This role involves effective collaboration with suppliers, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring timely procurement to support our commitment to maritime safety.

**Position Overview**:
We are seeking a dedicated and organized Tele Sales Executive to join our dynamic sales team. Are you an enthusiastic communicator with a passion for sales? Join our dynamic team as a Tele Sales Executive in the Fire and Safety industry. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in connecting with potential clients over the phone, understanding their unique safety requirements, and effectively presenting our cutting-edge fire and safety solutions.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Supplier Identification**: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for various safety products and equipment used in the maritime industry, considering factors such as quality, pricing, and delivery timelines.
- **Vendor Negotiation**: Engage in negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, including competitive pricing, discounts, and favorable payment terms, while maintaining strong professional relationships.
- **Procurement Strategy**: Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely availability of materials.
- **Supplier Relationship Management**: Foster and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, addressing issues promptly, and ensuring consistent supply.
- **Market Research**: Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and new product developments, enabling informed sourcing decisions and innovative solutions.
- **Inventory Management**: Monitor inventory levels and anticipate demand to ensure that products and materials are available when needed, while avoiding overstock situations.
- **Quality Assurance**: Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure that procured materials meet the required safety standards and specifications.
- **Documentation**: Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, including purchase orders, invoices, and contracts, to facilitate transparency and auditing.
- **Cost Analysis**: Analyze the total cost of ownership for procured items, considering factors such as transportation, storage, and maintenance.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with internal teams such as engineering, production, and logistics to ensure smooth coordination of procurement processes.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- **Experience**: Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles, ideally within the maritime or related industry.
- **Supplier Network**: Strong existing network and relationships with suppliers in the marine safety field is a plus.
- **Negotiation Skills**: Proficiency in negotiation techniques, with the ability to secure favorable terms while maintaining positive supplier relations.
- **Analytical Thinking**: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess supplier offerings and make informed decisions.
- **Attention to Detail**: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate procurement documentation and compliance with regulations.
- **Communication**: Excellent communication skills to liaise with suppliers, internal teams, and present procurement strategies.
- **Time Management**: Effective time management to meet procurement deadlines and manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously.
- **Tech Proficiency**: Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- **Ethical Standards**: Uphold ethical procurement practices and comply with industry regulations and standards.
- **Linguistic Competence**: Fluency in English and Hindi are advantageous.

**To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.**

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)