Purchasing Officer - Electrical Speciality - Casablanca

Company :

With over 35 years of experience in Morocco, the SMH Group is a major player in the Telecommunications, Systems, and Energy sectors.

Since its creation in 1990, the Group has been supporting companies and institutional actors in the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical infrastructures, by providing its technical expertise for strategic projects across Morocco.

Today, the SMH Group relies on three major entities: SMH Telecom, FIRST Telecom, and MERCURY Telecom, which combine their expertise to offer integrated solutions tailored to the transformation challenges of its partners.

Job :

3. MISSIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Needs Analysis and Supplier Consultation

• Read and analyze technical documents (Technical Specifications, plans, single-line diagrams, parts lists) prepared by the design office
• Identify and qualify material needs for each project: electrical panels, MV/LV switchgear, cables, cable trays, lighting fixtures, ELV equipment (VDI cabling, fire safety systems, video surveillance, access control)
• Launch supplier tenders based on technical specifications
• Analyze received bids from technical, commercial, and deadline perspectives, in line with project specifications
• Propose technically validated alternatives or equivalents to optimize costs without compromising performance

3.2 Negotiation and Order Placement

• Negotiate purchasing conditions: unit prices, volume discounts, deadlines, payment and delivery terms
• Select the chosen suppliers and place orders within the deadlines set by the construction schedule
• Draft and formalize purchase orders and supply contracts
• Ensure order follow-up: confirmations, progress, delay alerts
• Manage supplier disputes: non-conformities, incomplete deliveries, returns, credit notes

3.3 Supplier Panel Management

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new electrical suppliers and distributors (retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers)
• Maintain and develop relationships with strategic suppliers: Schneider Electric, Legrand, Hager, ABB, Nexans, Prysmian, Bosch Security, Honeywell, Axis, and other industry brands
• Conduct periodic supplier evaluations (quality, deadlines, service) and update the panel
• Ensure diversification of sources for strategic materials to reduce dependency risks
• Monitor the market for price changes, new product ranges, and supply chain issues

3.4 Import Purchasing Management (Incoterms, Customs, Transit)

• Select the appropriate Incoterm (EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP, DDP, etc.) based on the nature of the material, mode of transport, and leverage with the supplier, and assess its impact on total cost and risk transfer
• Prepare and verify import documents (pro forma and final invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading or air waybill, CE conformity certificates)
• Coordinate with international freight forwarders and carriers to choose the most suitable mode of transport (sea, air, road) for the project deadline and budget
• Oversee import customs clearance operations through Moroccan customs channels (BADR system of the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration, PortNet platform), in liaison with the authorized customs broker
• Anticipate and track import duties, import VAT, and applicable special regimes (temporary admission, customs warehousing)
• Ensure regulatory compliance of imported products (CE standards, electrical conformity certificates) and manage non-conformities or customs blockages
• Track end-to-end delivery times (supplier to freight forwarder to customs clearance to site) and alert in case of risk of delay on a project

3.5 Contribution to Project Economic Performance

• Participate in project kick-off meetings to identify purchasing challenges early in the design phase
• Contribute to the pricing of commercial offers by providing updated purchase prices
• Track and analyze the differences between the estimated purchasing budget and actual expenses per project
• Propose action plans to improve purchasing margins (consolidation, framework agreements, alternative sourcing)
• Produce monthly purchasing dashboards for management

Required profile :

4. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

This section is the differentiating criterion for the position. Candidates with only general purchasing training without a technical electrical background cannot be considered.

CFO Equipment (Strong Currents) Essential Knowledge

CFA Equipment (Low Currents) Essential Knowledge

5. REQUIRED PROFILE

Mandatory Dual Competency Training

Professional Experience

• 3 to 6 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role, preferably in the construction, electrical, or works sector
• Experience in a multi-project environment with tight deadlines
• Knowledge of the electrical supplier landscape: retailers, distributors (Rexel, Sonepar, Sider, GEF), manufacturers
• Experience reading electrical plans and parts lists (single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams)
• Use of an ERP or purchasing management software (SAGE, SAP, Batigest, or equivalent)

Transversal Skills

Personal Qualities

• Rigor and attention to detail: an error in a reference or quantity can halt an entire project
• Negotiation skills: ability to obtain the best terms without damaging supplier relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines imposed by project progress
• Interpersonal skills: constant interface with technical teams, site managers, and suppliers
• Autonomy and initiative: ability to identify a supply problem and solve it without being asked
• Synthesis skills: ability to compare multiple technical and commercial offers and formulate a clear recommendation
• Methodical organization: simultaneous management of numerous orders for several projects

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Desired personality traits :

Search for new things / novelty Respect of the rules Emotional distance Rationalism Need for action