Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee the sourcing, negotiating, and procuring, and managing Co-packing services. Will be responsible for identifying and managing relationships with co-packing suppliers/vendors, ensuring they meet quality, delivery, and regulatory standards while optimizing costs and efficiency.

Key Accountabilities:

Core Accountabilities: -

• Identify and evaluate potential co-packing suppliers/vendors capable of meeting quality and delivery standards.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with co-packing suppliers, negotiating contracts, pricing, and service level agreements.
• Conduct periodic assessments to evaluate and ensure supplier reliability and performance.
• Analyse costs, pricing models, and market trends related to co-packing services.
• Ensure that all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Monitor and control costs related to co-packing services, ensuring procurement is done within the allocated budget.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure consistency and quality in co-packing services.
• Collaborate closely with production and inventory management teams to forecast co-packing service demands and manage inventory levels effectively.
• Identify potential risks in the co-packing supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to address issues like service disruptions or quality inconsistencies.
• Draft, review, and manage co-packing contracts, ensuring all terms are clearly defined and agreed upon by both parties.
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities, including vendor contracts, purchase orders, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure that all procurement documentation is filed and archived properly for audit and compliance purposes.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:

• Adhere with direction for the development and implementation of the organizational unit’s policies, systems, processes, and procedures, identifying potential areas of improvement to ensure efficient and effective operation.
• Comply with corporate requirements on adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions related to all relevant regulatory directives to ensure a safe and risk-free environment.

Change Management:

• Motivate the employees and contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices considering best practices.
• Ensure that all departmental reports and statements are completed timely and comply with local and international principles of governance and the organization's policies and standards.

Job Context:

Officer - Procurement will be working from Nadec Head office and might have to travel as and when needed.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills:

• Education:

Diploma / bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: -

0-3 years of experience in procurement, ideally with a focus on co-packing or supply chain management.

Skills:

• English (written & spoken)
• Arabic (written & spoken)
• Team Building
• Microsoft Office.
• PC literate and able to use relevant software for Sourcing Roles such as SAP or ORACLE etc.
• Planning & organizing skill
• Negotiation skills
• Bilingual communication and Active Listening.
• Contract Management Skills.
• Persistence.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills