Senior Procurement Expert- Foreign

Job Purpose:- To execute all the imports activities to meet and deliver in accordance with timescales set by Kerchanshe systems, polices, and procedures through conducting market research, building a network of reliable vendors and service providers, and inspecting deliveries.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

 Collects price quotations from suppliers and submits price summaries to management for approval. 

 Prepares purchase orders for foreign purchases based on approved purchase contracts and proforma invoices. 

 Ensures that all import documents issued by suppliers comply with the terms and conditions of the Letter of Credit (LC), purchase contracts, and company requirements. 

 Ensures that imported products comply with approved specifications and that all import documents are consistent with LC and contractual requirements.

  Follows up shipment status and ensures timely arrival of imported goods. 

 Coordinates with suppliers, freight forwarders, banks, customs authorities, and internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth import operations. 

 Tracks and follows up all supply requests from user departments in accordance with company procurement, supply chain, and financial procedures. 

 Ensures that imported goods and supplies are procured and delivered in line with approved quantity, quality, specifications, and timelines. 

 Ensures that all imported items are properly received, documented, and handed over to 2 warehouses with complete supporting documents. 

 Ensures that procurement and import requirements are processed and delivered within agreed lead times and project schedules. 

 Maintains effective communication and coordination between Corporate and Subsidiary offices to ensure timely information flow and successful fulfillment of procurement requests. 

 Monitors supplier performance, shipment progress, and import lead times, and proactively escalates potential delays and risks.

  Maintains accurate import records, shipment tracking reports, and Goods-in-Transit (GIT) status reports. 

 Participates in foreign currency utilization planning, import prioritization, and import budget monitoring activities. 

 Supports duty-free applications, regulatory compliance requirements, and customs clearance documentation processes. 

ERP and System Responsibilities

  Creates, updates, and maintains import procurement records within the ERP system. 

 Ensures the accuracy and completeness of supplier, item, purchase order, shipment, and import transaction data entered into the ERP system.

 Monitors ERP workflow transactions related to Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipt Notes (GRN), and supplier payments. 

 Coordinates with user departments, warehouse teams, finance, and IT to ensure proper system utilization and data integrity. 

 Identifies ERP process gaps and recommends improvements to enhance procurement and import process efficiency. 

 Supports ERP implementation, testing, user training, data validation, and continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement and import operations.

  Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification and Skills

Education:

• BA or MA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Management, or related fields.

Experience:-

• 4 years of relevant experiance 

Skills:

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

 Familiarity with international trade regulations. 

 Understanding of e-business / e-procurement systems 

 Computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel. 

 Time management skills

How To Apply

Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing hr@kerchanshe.com with the subject  “Senior Procurement Expert- Foreign”  within seven working days from June 09,2026 up to June 16, 2026.