Procurement Manager

Job DescriptionJob PurposeTo analyze, design, plan and implement the Corporate Procurement strategic plans by following the systematic approach to real ize the maximumbenefits out of all buying activities for non-trade goods and services to contribute to the department performance in close alignment withStakeholdersKey AccountabilitiesEnsure achievements of saving to reduce operating expenses according annual target. Conscious about cost efficiency in all activities. Provide specific feedback and reports on the progress of saving initiatives. Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs and Partner with staff from across the organization providing high level advice and guidance to build expertise in procurement, provide governance and improve. Procurement practice and outcomes. Monitor business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times. ▪ Develops relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company and identify and research for potential new suppliers and new products and services to elevate the quality of service to meet company's goals. Ensure Building strong collaborative networks with internal business partners according to SALs. Take necessary actions to ensure targets are met, and track performance against objectives. Held periodical meeting, visits, assessment for key suppliers to promote performance. Ensure sourcing activities are delivered in a professional manner in alignment with BUs needs. Undertake business needs assessment, supply market analysis and commercial risk assessments to inform procurement planning and sourcing. decisionsDocument procurement processes, decisions and contractual arrangements fully to provide an audit trail for probity and audit. purposes. Assistant managerContinuously improve practices within own team in compliance with the department policies and procedures. Ensure sourcing activities are delivered in a professional manner in alignment with BUs needs. Manage and direct a team of sourcing officers through sourcing activities and KPIs. Balance out capacities and workload within own team. Create a healthy environment for teamwork, commitments, and individual accountability within own team. Conduct sourcing activities in a professional manner seeking quotations & proposals to fulfill BUs needs. Establish the initiations of bidding process and draft RFQHandle the closing negotiations and present outcomes to committee or BU for alignment. Extend, Terminate, Renew or establish new contracts of non-trade buying’s. SkillsQualificationsUniversity degree in Business Administration and or EngineeringKey CompetenciesProfessional communication in English and ArabicKnowledge of Retail businessAnalytical Skills