Horizon Sh.p.k
15.12.2011, 12:11
Date:12/12/2011
Prepared by: HORIZON
Version:1.0
INTERNAL ROLE TITLE: Sourcing Specialist
REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATION
FUNCTION: ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
Role Purpose
Coordinate and execute all the activities of Company’s purchasing related to IT Hardware, Software and IT services for external and internal customers as well as any other service or good HORIZON requires to run and sustain its operations
Essence of Role – Key Accountabilities
1. Process internal purchase requisitions and send purchase orders (POs) to Suppliers for all purchasing needs
2. Follow-up shipments and deliveries
3. Place and follow-up orders to online purchasing systems
4. Manage a Service or Product delivery end to end (from Order to Delivery Project Management).
5. Provide feedback to stakeholders and management regarding status of projects / initiatives and deliveries
6. Prepare RFP (Request for Proposal) and RFQ (Request for Quotations) and evaluate / select appropriate supply base for these requests
7. Participate in the development of specifications for IT equipment, Software & Services
8. Act as liaison between technical / administration departments and the supplier to determine if optimal approach to meet validated business requirements
9. Study sales records and spare parts inventory levels and order accordingly
10. Control purchasing department budgets
11. Coordinate and Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, service, availability, reliability
12. Monitor and manage contract renewal and expiration to ensure sufficient time for renegotiation, termination and conversion to new supplier as instructed by business needs
13. Negotiating the lowest prices
14. Seek savings opportunities and track savings
15. Develop and maintain supplier relationships
16. Resolve vendor or contractor disputes or claims
17. Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
18. Maintain records of goods ordered and received
19. Prepare reports of total Purchase Requisition, Purchase Orders value, and other relevant data might be required
20. Perform analysis of spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvements
Role Dimensions
Financial (limits/mandates etc.)
Non-financial (customers/staff etc)
§ N/A
§ N/A
Typical Outputs
§ Purchase Orders to suppliers
§ RFP/RFQ Evaluations
§ Reports of budget spend, good orders / received
§ Spare Parts Inventory Reporting
§ Savings Achieved report
§ Project / Initiative / Orders / Deliveries Status Reporting
Person Specification
Competency / Performance Driver
Technical / Professional Expertise
§ Good organizational skills.
§ Proven negotiation skills
§ Good relationship management skills
§ Ability to follow-through on tasks to on-time completion.
§ Ability Work Under Pressure
§ Ability to work effectively in a team environment and cross-functional.
§ Experience with IT Services Contracts
§ Good understanding of IT Hardware Specifications and Software licensing
§ Knowledge of contract terminology
§ Good project management skills
§ Knowledge of purchasing principles
§ BSc or BA in Computer Engineering/Computer Science / Business & information (Economics / Informatics)
§ Skill in use of Microsoft Office
We offer an excellent working environment, competitive package of salary and benefits,
continuous learning and a lot of opportunities for personal development.
If you are interested in this position, please:
Submit your CV via E-mail or Fax according to the below:
- E-mail: jobs@horizon.al
- Fax: +355 4 274967
Your application should reach Horizon Sh.p.k. the latest by the 15.01.2012.
Tel. : 042274966/7
Prepared by: HORIZON
Version:1.0
INTERNAL ROLE TITLE: Sourcing Specialist
REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATION
FUNCTION: ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
Role Purpose
Coordinate and execute all the activities of Company’s purchasing related to IT Hardware, Software and IT services for external and internal customers as well as any other service or good HORIZON requires to run and sustain its operations
Essence of Role – Key Accountabilities
1. Process internal purchase requisitions and send purchase orders (POs) to Suppliers for all purchasing needs
2. Follow-up shipments and deliveries
3. Place and follow-up orders to online purchasing systems
4. Manage a Service or Product delivery end to end (from Order to Delivery Project Management).
5. Provide feedback to stakeholders and management regarding status of projects / initiatives and deliveries
6. Prepare RFP (Request for Proposal) and RFQ (Request for Quotations) and evaluate / select appropriate supply base for these requests
7. Participate in the development of specifications for IT equipment, Software & Services
8. Act as liaison between technical / administration departments and the supplier to determine if optimal approach to meet validated business requirements
9. Study sales records and spare parts inventory levels and order accordingly
10. Control purchasing department budgets
11. Coordinate and Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, service, availability, reliability
12. Monitor and manage contract renewal and expiration to ensure sufficient time for renegotiation, termination and conversion to new supplier as instructed by business needs
13. Negotiating the lowest prices
14. Seek savings opportunities and track savings
15. Develop and maintain supplier relationships
16. Resolve vendor or contractor disputes or claims
17. Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
18. Maintain records of goods ordered and received
19. Prepare reports of total Purchase Requisition, Purchase Orders value, and other relevant data might be required
20. Perform analysis of spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvements
Role Dimensions
Financial (limits/mandates etc.)
Non-financial (customers/staff etc)
§ N/A
§ N/A
Typical Outputs
§ Purchase Orders to suppliers
§ RFP/RFQ Evaluations
§ Reports of budget spend, good orders / received
§ Spare Parts Inventory Reporting
§ Savings Achieved report
§ Project / Initiative / Orders / Deliveries Status Reporting
Person Specification
Competency / Performance Driver
Technical / Professional Expertise
§ Good organizational skills.
§ Proven negotiation skills
§ Good relationship management skills
§ Ability to follow-through on tasks to on-time completion.
§ Ability Work Under Pressure
§ Ability to work effectively in a team environment and cross-functional.
§ Experience with IT Services Contracts
§ Good understanding of IT Hardware Specifications and Software licensing
§ Knowledge of contract terminology
§ Good project management skills
§ Knowledge of purchasing principles
§ BSc or BA in Computer Engineering/Computer Science / Business & information (Economics / Informatics)
§ Skill in use of Microsoft Office
We offer an excellent working environment, competitive package of salary and benefits,
continuous learning and a lot of opportunities for personal development.
If you are interested in this position, please:
Submit your CV via E-mail or Fax according to the below:
- E-mail: jobs@horizon.al
- Fax: +355 4 274967
Your application should reach Horizon Sh.p.k. the latest by the 15.01.2012.
Tel. : 042274966/7