Procurement Manager

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Manager to assist in managing procurement functions and ensuring optimal supplier relationships. In this pivotal role, you will oversee a team of Buyers, negotiate competitive proposals, and contribute to the organization's bottom line. Your expertise in procurement management, along with strong analytical and negotiation skills, will be key in developing strategies that minimize risks and enhance supplier performance. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the procurement landscape and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement management in a large organization.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Buyers, assign tasks, and monitor performance.
• Negotiate with suppliers for the best Total Cost of Ownership.
• Develop category strategies to minimize marketplace risks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Birch Street

SharePoint

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement

Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing and Supply Management

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

Job Purpose

This position assists the Assistant Director, Procurement with the management and execution of the Procurement duties and functions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures

Essential Duties

• Oversight of the Buyers, assignment of tasks and performance monitoring
• Creation, development and execution of quotations and RFPs to ensure the most competitive proposals are obtained
• Negotiate with supplier to ensure the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is achieved
• Awareness of the marketplace, understanding the categories and the end users requirements and be able to fulfil those requirements
• Contribute positively to the bottom line of the organization
• Participate in Vendor Management and Supplier Relationship Management; ensuring suppliers adhere to top standards of performance
• Develop category strategies where necessary to minimize marketplace risks
• Mentor, train and develop the Buyers
• Utilize reports in decision making
• Create, maintain and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Collaborate and work with the end user departments to assess their needs and requirements and make recommendations that will result in achieving the overall best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Develop, monitor and recommend system process improvements
• Assist with the development and maintenance of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Train end users on the fundamentals of the procure to pay process including the creation of purchase requisitions
• Provide training to team members by enhancing product knowledge, system applications and negotiation skills
• Interact with internal and external customers professionally and positively
• Follow health and safety standards and strive for constant improvement to avoid health and injury hazards
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Sourcing and Supply Management, or Hospitality Management
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ Procurement management experience in a large organization
  
  

Skills / Knowledge

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Birch Street, SharePoint
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Analytical, detail oriented and a strong negotiator
• Able to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated and confident