Procurement Manager

-; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading currency technology firm in Dubai seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing activities across the MEA region. The ideal candidate will lead a team, develop supplier relationships, and implement effective purchasing strategies. Responsibilities include managing contracts and ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines. A degree in Business Administration or Engineering with at least 5 years of experience is required. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential. Fluency in English and SAP knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in procurement.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities in the MEA region ensuring cost-effective decisions.
• Manage and support procurement team and strategies.
• Implement Supplier Management Platform as per Corporate guidelines.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

SAP Knowledge

Understanding of Automation Components

Team Collaboration

Education

Business Administration or Engineering degree

Job description

Scope and Purpose:

• Responsible for managing the procurement activities across the MEA region, ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions that align with our company's standards and strategic objectives
• Lead and support a team of procurement professionals in the MEA region in coordination with HQ.
• Primarily focus on project related (solutions) purchasing of systems, components, spare parts and services with a worldwide supplier base for worldwide customer projects.
• Implement strategies to control spending and enhance procurement coverage across various categories including services, logistics, Travels.
• Selection, evaluation and development of a competitive supplier base in terms of overall costs, quality and security of Supply.
• Development and implementation of purchasing strategies in coordination with the HQ.
• Optimization of purchasing costs and transit times.
• Creation and negotiation of supplier contracts (work and service contracts) in coordination with the HQ and corporate guidelines.
• Contract, supplier and risk Management as well as purchasing reports.
• Support Supply chain Excellence team's projects implementation in the MEA Region.

Key Areas & Responsibilities:

• Align MEA subsidiaries procurement processes and procedures with corporate procedures and policies
• Train staff (not only Procurement) on the Corporate Procurement guidelines
• Conduct spend analysis to gain visibility and identify savings opportunities.
• Negotiate or renegotiate contracts to consolidate purchasing volumes in the region MEA and manage costs effectively.
• Develop and manage the procurement team, defining roles and responsibilities, and ensuring effective training and workload balance.(implement virtual organization).
• Support and empower the team, overseeing all MEA procurement activities.
• Act as Regional Purchasing Lead (Regional buyer), increase local market expertise to ensure available local sources when necessary.
• Develop supplier content and integrate new technologies to support HQ Material groups' strategies.
• Implement Supplier Management Platform (SMP) as per Corporate guidelines for registration, contract management, and performance measurement.
• Automate order processes and manage inventory through strategic agreements and technologies.
• Report savings in SAP line with corporate guidelines.

Job Requirements:

• Business Administration or Engineering degree.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• Interface to all contract relevant intercompany functions e.g. / CAM / CPM / Legal.
• Strong communication skills and solution-oriented behavior.
• Good knowledge of and interest in products/services/sales activities and local suppliers for automation components.
• Excellent team player with good soft skills for use in cross functional and international teams.
• English fluent (and other language welcome).
• Strong and lengthy experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of legal concepts.
• Profound commercial understanding.
• Experience in Claim Management.
• Good project management experience and skills.
• SAP knowledge

Ana Skerovic, [e-mail], 971-46017257, https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?company=gieseckede&career_job_req_id=25916&career_ns=job_application

We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology FZE

B1, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis

www.gi-de.com/careers

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