Necessary skills for Import Procurement Officer: skills and requirements

General requirements of a Import Procurement Officer

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in import/export purchasing
• Knowledge of international trade regulations and customs compliance
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems

Skills and Behaviours for a Import Procurement Officer

Cost control
Budgeting Cost Control Cost of goods sold Cost reduction Standard Costs Variance analysis
E-Procurement
E-Sourcing E-auctions
Procurement & Purchasing
Procurement Purchasing Strategic Sourcing Subcontracting Supplier Negotiation Supply Management bidding
Project management
Gantt Charts Project Coordination Project Estimation Project Management Project Planning Project cost management Stakeholder Management
Communicating information
Active Listening Asking the right questions Influencing and persuading others Synthesizing information
Negotiation
Closing deals Leading win-win discussions
Relationship Building
Growing network and relationships Nurturing long term relationships

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