Overview
Head of Procurement Unit Jobs in Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya at Presto
Title: Head of Procurement Unit
Company: Presto
Location: Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
We Are Hiring : Head of Procurement Unit
Location: Tripoli, Libya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Residency in Tripoli is required
About Presto
Presto is Libya’s leading food and grocery delivery platform, transforming the way people access their everyday needs. With a 95% market share and over 20,000 daily orders processed, we are committed to efficiency, innovation, and delivering a seamless customer experience.
At Presto, we are more than just a delivery service—we are a community driven by excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Join us and become part of a company that values growth, collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning.
Job Summary:
To build and manage a strong supplier network that ensures the procurement of products at the best possible source prices while maximizing profit margins through strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Negotiation & Trade Terms
- Continuously negotiate with key suppliers, manufacturers, and exclusive distributors to secure the best source pricing and increase invoice discount rates, maximizing the company's profit margins.
- Negotiate extended credit terms, payment grace periods, and flexible payment arrangements that align with the company's cash flow and financial policies.
- Secure additional commercial support from suppliers, including operational assets (such as display refrigerators, shelving units, and equipment), free products, and promotional campaigns as part of partnership agreements.
Supplier Acquisition & Management
- Expand the supplier base by identifying and establishing direct relationships with manufacturers and primary distributors, reducing reliance on secondary wholesalers.
- Source new suppliers and products to strengthen and diversify the company's product portfolio.
- Ensure full allocation of requested quantities from suppliers, particularly for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and during periods of market shortages.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance regularly based on delivery reliability, product quality, price stability, and responsiveness.
Procurement Operations & Supply Efficiency
- Follow up on approved purchase orders and ensure timely procurement execution.
- Coordinate with logistics teams to guarantee prompt delivery of goods to the central warehouse, minimizing stock shortages.
- Collaborate closely with the Sales Department to anticipate seasonal demand and ensure product availability before promotional and marketing campaigns.
Issue Resolution & Commercial Dispute Management
- Resolve supplier-related operational and financial issues promptly, including outstanding payment claims, returned or damaged goods, expired products, and invoice discrepancies.
- Establish and enforce return policies and penalty clauses for near-expiry products to minimize inventory losses and protect the company's interests.
Authorities
- Recommend the approval of new suppliers or the suspension of existing suppliers based on performance evaluations.
- Represent the company in negotiating and signing preliminary commercial agreements and contracts with manufacturers, suppliers, and major business partners.
- Approve qualified suppliers in accordance with company procurement policies.
