Head of Procurement

Responsibilities:

• Managing Procurement activities for specific school groups within the business
• Developing strategies for each category/school group and ensure proper implementation of the strategy while aligning with the annual Procurement Plan
• Managing the Procurement for new schools.
• Managing the day‐to‐day activities of the procurement function
• Maintaining relations with preferred suppliers to ensure procurement of high‐quality goods/services, expedient delivery, and dependable service at optimum price.
• Ensure compliance of purchasing activities with corporate governance.

Specific Duties:

• Leading the Procurement Team with various roles
• Planning the procurement of school requirements to ensure timely delivery
• Compilation and preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Support in the development and fulfilment of the group Procurement Plan
• Review the award recommendations and provide sound feedback
• Solving problems related to procurement processes, logistics and tenders.
• Maintain communication with the central supplier management team for supplier on‐ boarding and evaluation
• Conduct monthly reporting on order status to ensure budget utilization
• Running and managing RFQs/RFPs relevant to the school’s groups to ensure fulfilment of the Procurement Plan and the category strategy
• Act as a procurement lead on assigned strategic projects and initiatives which could include Technology projects, M&A Projects, new school projects, special assignments.
• 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
• Analyzing markets to determine supplier’s sources and product availability.
• Other assigned tasks as reasonably expected

Qualifications:

• Minimum graduate level degree or related Procurement specific qualification.
• CIPS Certified would be an added value.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in procurement within the region. Having education procurement experience is preferred
• Excellent knowledge of ERP system (SAP Ariba and Oracle Fusions)
• Proven track record of developing advanced procurement processes and methods
• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral, Arabic is an added value.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi‐tasking and handling pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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