Terms of Reference

Purchasing Officer

Background

The Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) is an intergovernmental organization with diplomatic status that aims to enable and increase the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency practices across Pan-Arab countries and is the Official technical arm institution of both League of Arab State – Energy Department and Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity (AMCE).

RCREEE teams up with governments, international organizations, IFIs, and the Private Sector via several forms of partnerships to initiate and lead clean energy policy dialogues, strategies, technologies, managing the facilitation of RE investment platforms and capacity development to increase Arab states’ share of tomorrow’s modern energy solutions.

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Agent will purchase goods and services according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Purchases goods and services according to the company’s policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with managers to maintain inventory levels.
• Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.
• Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts and other available discounts.
• Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.
• Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field highly preferred.
• At least two years of purchasing experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs.
• May require travel. 

Tenure of Appointment

• The initial appointment will be for 12 months including a 3-month probation period.
• The contract extension will be subject to performance, needs, and availability of funds.

Gender Mainstreaming

• RCREEE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, or marital status.

How to apply.

Qualified candidates should send an updated CV and a cover letter highlighting relevant work experience to: hr@rcreee.org noting the following

Deadline: Monday, April 11, 2022 (11:59 Cairo Local Time) 

Email subject line: “Purchasing Officer”

Emails without a subject line will be automatically discarded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.