Responsibilities:
Sourcing and supply: Sourcing and supplying a wide range of construction items, including service contracts, and capital
Contract management: Negotiating, implementing, and managing contract tenders
Cost management: Identifying cost-saving opportunities and analyzing data to monitor savings
Supplier relations: Developing and maintaining relationships with existing and new suppliers
Team management: Ensuring the team is high-performing and productive
Day-to-day operations: Responding quickly to suppliers to limit the impact of supply issues
Stakeholder support: Providing advice and support to stakeholders on contractual and procurement matters
Market gap identification: Working with suppliers to identify gaps in market provision and opportunities to close them
Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years` management experience in a centralized procurement environment.
- Degree in business or procurement.
- Centralized Procurement System experience – SAP SRM/R3 desirable.
- Commercially focused, keen eye for detail with strong analytical & numerical skills.
- High-level competence in Microsoft Excel and other office packages.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Spoken Arabic is highly desirable.