Takween’s mission focuses on innovative and concrete solutions that have been researched, tested and implemented to meet the needs of communities and their specific built environments to achieve inclusive urban spaces that will thrive for generations to come. With this mission, Takween aims to improve the quality for inhabitants living in cities across Egypt and the Middle East.
Procurement Officer
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Location
Esna and Luxor, Egypt
Department
Operations Unit
Closing Date
Sunday, August 17, 2025
About the job
We are looking for a Procurement Officer with at least 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably with a strong understanding of local suppliers and markets in Esna and Luxor. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and coordinating procurement activities to meet project needs in a timely and cost-effective manner.
The candidate should be familiar with local sourcing options and able to identify the most affordable and reliable suppliers for various goods and services, while ensuring full documentation and compliance with company procedures.
Key Result Areas
Key Responsibilities:
Handle day-to-day procurement of goods and services for various projects.
Source and evaluate local suppliers in Esna and Luxor based on quality, cost, and reliability.
Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
Coordinate with project managers and relevant departments to ensure timely fulfillment of procurement needs.
Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate, including RFQs, quotations, purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices.
Monitor purchase requests and track orders through to delivery.
Maintain organized records and procurement logs for audit and reporting purposes.
Prepare regular reports on supplier performance, cost savings, and procurement status.
Stay up to date with local market prices, product availability, and sourcing alternatives.
Requirements
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management,or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of procurement experience, preferably in a project-based environment.
Strong knowledge of local supplier markets in Esna and Luxor.
Familiarity with procurement processes, documentation, and compliance standards.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP system knowledge is a plus.
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Preferred:
Residency in or near Esna or Luxor.
Valid driver’s license and ability to visit suppliers or project locations when needed.
About us
Takween Integrated Community Development (Takween) is an urban development firm established in 2009 in Egypt by a dynamic team with extensive experience, in response to a foreseen growing demand for innovative urban solutions in a world where it is predicted that by 2030, 60% of the world’s inhabitants will be living in urban centers. Takween specializes in the development of integrated packages in urban development services and solutions to support and complement efforts of tackling urban challenges. Takween provides project planning, design, and implementation services to a range of local and international clients. Takween fields of interventions include integrated urban development and upgrading, heritage management and conservation, community development and mobilization, participatory design and planning, and construction activities.