Purchasing Manager H/F - Rabat
Company sector : Education / Training
COMPANY :
Born from the will to meet the economic, political, and social challenges of Morocco and Africa, the International University of Rabat (IUR) is the first public university with private management under contract with the Moroccan State. Founded in 2010, it has become a model of innovative establishment in its early years, in line with the best international standards in higher education and research.
With over 8,500 students and continuing education participants, IUR offers a multidisciplinary training program that covers the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Health Sciences, Human and Social Sciences, Management, etc. In terms of continuing education, IUR supports public and private institutions in strengthening the capacities of their teams with diversified Executive Masters, Bachelor's degrees, and certificates that cover the sectoral strategies driven by Morocco.
Research and innovation also constitute a major focus of the University's strategy, which is expressed through academic publications, applied research, and an active R&D policy with nearly 540 patents filed, including 100 internationally, making it the 1st university in Morocco and Africa in terms of patent filings (source OMPIC).
Young, dynamic, and civic-minded, our university, which benefits from growing attractiveness and recognized innovation capacity, is today launching an ambitious development program to reach 41,000 students by 2040.
Company culture :
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.
Job :
- 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
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Assist internal clients in drafting specifications;
Required profile :
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
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