Purchasing Manager H/F | Rabat (Morocco)

Université Internationale de Rabat (UIR) operates within a strongly performance-driven and competitive culture, where ambition, academic excellence and institutional reputation are key success drivers. This environment is reinforced by a significant innovation dimension, promoting research, experimentation and the development of high-impact projects. The culture is further supported by a collaborative approach, encouraging team engagement, knowledge sharing and close leadership. To a lesser extent, structured processes help ensure operational efficiency and reliability across academic and administrative activities.

• Support IUR entities throughout the purchasing process (expressing needs, receiving the service and/or provision, clearing supplier debt),
• Develop the purchasing plan in collaboration with client structures (internal) for the purchasing categories falling under their Department,
• Supervise and validate the conduct of the different stages of the purchasing process:

"The consultation method to adopt"
"Properly compiling the purchasing file," "Handling the consultation"

• Support the buyers in their department in their exchanges with suppliers, particularly in negotiations related to the terms of execution of services and provisions,
• Analyze the performance indicators of their department and propose action plans,
• Ensure the smooth running of their Department / execution of purchasing processes,
• Manage supplier conflicts / disputes
• Participate in the supplier evaluation process
• Ensure risk management associated with their area of responsibility,
• Propose actions to strengthen the operation of their department and, more broadly, the implementation of the purchasing process
• Coordinate market and supplier watch for assigned purchasing categories
• Assist internal clients in drafting specifications;
  

Profile sought:

• Master's degree (Bac+5), specialization in Purchasing with 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Required skills:

• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Rigor, organizational skills, and ability to manage priorities;
• Proficiency in purchasing management software and ERP systems;
• Significant experience in purchasing;
• Negotiation and supplier relationship management skills;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proficiency in office software;
• Ability to work independently and manage a team of buyers