Procurement Manager

My client are a leading organisation in the UAE and they are looking for a dynamic Procurement Manager to join their growing team.

Main Duties

• Managing specific categories within the business
• Developing strategies for each category and ensure proper implementation of the strategy while aligning with the annual Procurement Plan
• Managing the team of procurement specialists
• Managing the day-to-day activities of the procurement function

Specific Duties

• Running and managing RFQs/RFPs to ensure fulfilment of the Procurement Plan and the category strategy
• Act as a procurement lead on assigned strategic project which could include Technology projects, Merger Projects, special assignments.
• Planning the procurement of school requirements to ensure timely delivery
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and service.
• Identify synergies to enhance the commercial advantage of the organization by utilizing the economy of scale
• Review the award recommendations and provide sound feedback
• Maintaining relations with preferred suppliers to ensure procurement of high-quality goods/services, expedient delivery, and dependableservice at optimum price.
• Analyzing markets to determine supplier’s sources and product availability.
• Compilation and preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations orconclusions. Ability to develop dashboards would be an added asset.
• Ensure compliance of purchasing activities with corporate governance.
• Solving problems related to procurement processes, logistics and tenders.

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