Job Requisition ID: 160070Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.We are currently seeking an experienced procurement professional to join our Group Procurement team in the capacity of Assistant Manager - Procurement.Overview Of The RoleDeveloping a strategic and consistent approach to non-merchandise procurement for all Al Futtaim entities in Egypt and responsible for the overall process and compliance adherence with these business units.What You Will Do Strategy Develop and communicate a Centralized country wide procurement business plan; establish, communicate and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency Align with the business on their priority areas ensuring cost savings Get involved with business plans at the budgeting stage Comprehensively analyse the spend data to identify addressable spend and maximize Spend Under Management Prepare a category wise plan to address the key spend categories identifying areas where contracts could be consolidated Operations Create annual sourcing plan for all key spend categories Comprehensively capture the business requirements to identify the right set of vendors capable of proving the product or service On confirmation of the shortlisted vendors from the business capture comprehensive user requirements to create a thorough RFP/RFQ document Manage the tendering process in a timely manner ensuring fairness and transparency in the process Lead the procurement team with direct responsibility of managing all procurement contracts. Be the point of contact for managing the expectations from the business for the respective category of spend. Evaluate new suppliers in the market for the operational spend categories and monitor the performance of suppliers Monitor Performance of suppliers against KPI’s set out in the operational procurement contracts. Governance and Compliance Ensure proper communication of procurement policy to all business users through roadshows, online availability and training modules Monitor the procurement process and uphold the policy by ensuring compliance Escalate policy violations to audit and senior management Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment for all Egypt business units Required Skills Required skills to be successful Experience in E- Sourcing Proven History of accomplishments SAP (MM & SRM) Knowledge Ariba P2P (Procure to Pay) full solution Ariba E-Sourcing Role What equips you for the role University Graduate Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain 8+ years of experience in Procurement in Egypt We’re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.