Procurement Operation Manager

Client:

The leading and technically most advanced manufacturer, supplier and distributer Specialized in Packaging Solutions and Printing Products in the UAE, GCC, MENA, Africa and Europe.

Overview:

Procurement Operation Manager is responsible for leading and supervising tactical purchasing functions within the group; managing daily activities in purchasing, managing contracts, administering, reviewing, renewing, filing, and evaluating for availability, price, term, and quality of products. Ensuring compliance with procurement conflict of interest policies and regulations.

Task and Responsibilities:

* Directly manage a team of Tactical buyers
* Manage and improve the Purchase Orders issuing process and follow up with approval compliance process, Open PO reports communication to suppliers in support of materials expediting and inventory control.
* Constantly improve the process of Managing MRP exception to avoid obsolete material and guarantee the correct material delivery and inventory control
* Ensure Material Availability with correct timing to support Site production
* Ensure Inventory stock levels availability; support Operation initiatives on the same activity driven by Regional Planning Organization in view of end to end supply chain optimization.
* Manage, in agreement with the relevant Sourcing Project Leader, replenishment strategy definition and review
* Monitor and report Supplier OTD
* Collaborate with site associates and engage with vendors to coordinate production and shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
* Contribute to new products introduction for new components and depletion process for obsolete materials
* Ensure data reliability for Customs compliance through RFI follow ups with vendors and compliance teams
* Ensure Vendor and Material Master data update for process approval in control of Principal

Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience in strategic Procurement in Flexible Packaging Industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or relevant field.

Required Skills & Abilities:

* Minimum 5 years functional experience, and experience in procurement and material management role
* Outstanding numerical, quantitative analytical thinking, organizational abilities and project management and negotiation skills.
* Experience in resolving materials flow issues, within a matrix functional organization.
* Ability to influence others & build productive, motivated, committed, high performance teams.
* Ability to build, develop and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally.
* Ability for high problem identification and problem resolution, demonstrated ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
* Strong managerial courage, assertiveness and ability to work through resistance to change
* Self- driven personality; High attention to detail required
* A pronounced customer-centric focus, performance accountability, innovation & adaptability, positive energy, respect & teamwork and absolute integrity (winning right).
* Knowledge & experience in working with manufacturing based technology & systems / tools, SAP etc. is key to support efficiency and measure KPI’s.
* Experience working with ERP / BI is essential

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