Procurement buyer (Tunis Lac 3- position based)

The Procurement Specialist is full time on site position in the head office of El kram, Tunis

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Tunisia Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Plâtres is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 21-year heritage in (E.G., GYPSUM) manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in El Kram , Tunis as Procurement Buyer.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

the procurement buyer is responsible for acquiring the goods, raw materials, services, and equipment needed for the company’s operations at the best cost, lead time, and quality level. They negotiate with suppliers, monitor contracts, and help optimize the purchasing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing management
• Define and implement the direct and indirect purchasing strategy aligned with the company’s objectives
• Identify product/service needs with internal teams
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards and regulations
• Develop and implement procedures and …
• Negotiate prices, purchasing terms, lead times, and contracts
• Ensure transparency of costs and expenditures
• Enter purchase orders
• Supplier follow-up
• Manage relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
• Evaluate supplier performance (quality, lead times, compliance)
• Support audits and documentation (ISO 9001, EHS, sustainability)
• Analyze market trends and identify sourcing opportunities
• Onboarding suppliers and RFQs through P4K
• Implement savings and cost-reduction initiatives
• Maintain and develop a reliable supplier portfolio
• Manage disputes and propose corrective actions
• Cost optimization
• Seek opportunities to reduce costs or improve service
• Participate in implementing a purchasing strategy (make or buy, international sourcing, consolidation, etc.)
• Conduct market monitoring (trends, innovations, risks)
• Processes and reporting
• Enter orders
• Follow up on claims
• Create vendors and items in MDM & SAP
• Maintain purchasing dashboards
• Collaborate with quality, production, finance, and logistics
  
  

Required skills: Technical skills

• Mastery of negotiation techniques
• Knowledge of ERP tools (SAP, etc.)
• Understanding of supplier markets in the sector
  
  

Behavioral skills (soft skills)

• Negotiation mindset and strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical and decision-making ability
• Rigor and organization
• Stress resilience and proactivity
  
  

Education and experience

• Bachelor in business, management, or equivalent (e.g., purchasing license, master’s in purchasing, business school)
• Initial experience in purchasing preferred (2 to 3 years), or junior profile accepted depending on the position
  
  

We’ll Provide

• A competitive salary
• Benefits
• Health insurance
  
  

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 7 working days.

El Kram Kereddine , Tunis

Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings.

Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals.

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASA's reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey.

In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions — we’re shaping a future we can all be proud of.