Senior Procurement Specialist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic procurement leader to oversee and enhance procurement processes. This role involves setting procurement goals, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a strategic mindset. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the company's success and operational efficiency. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in procurement is required.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage strategic procurement goals and objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Mindset

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Experience in Procurement

Tools

Procurement Systems

Job description

Creation and management of short, mid, and long-term strategic procurement goals and objectives for Direct Subcontracting and IM&S categories (together with his/her direct reports if there are any).

Creation and improvement of procurement processes in alignment with the stakeholders including market analysis, strategy sourcing, negotiation, and contract approval.

Identification and realization of cost-saving opportunities including local/regional consolidation projects.

Management of procurement systems.

Management of procurement staff in and across sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and miscellaneous internal procurement support activities.

Development of the team strategy and support for employee development by offering proper training, coaching, and job rotation opportunities.

Manage and monitor Supplier Performance, lead the development of corrective action plans, and follow up when there are issues.

Develop and maintain supplier pool.

Ensure subcontractors' compliance with company policies and procedures in coordination with the Global Compliance Team.

Analyze and understand the cost drivers associated with each category/supplier.

Benchmark current products across suppliers and identify consolidation opportunities.

Support procurement aspects of the related projects.

Qualifications:

35 years experience in procurement.

Team player at executive levels to collaborate with business units and functional partners.

In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.

Strong negotiation skills.

Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems.

Good communication skills, strategic mindset, and problem-solving skills.

Good/Excellent written and spoken English.

Additional Information:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time