Senior Category Manager, GPO

Afaq - Logistics Branch - J05; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative logistics branch seeks a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations. This role demands strong analytical and communication skills to drive cost-saving initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management and supply chain, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Join a dynamic organization where your contributions will enhance operational excellence and strengthen supplier partnerships across the region. If you're ready to make an impact in a rapidly evolving industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience with data-driven improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial relationships with suppliers to achieve cost savings.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects and negotiate supplier agreements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Negotiation Strategies

Education

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

QuickSight

Word

Job description

The ideal candidate will be an analytical leader with procurement experience in complex, international, or technical environments. The individual needs strong communication skills and the experience to influence and support cross-functional stakeholder groups across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate takes initiative and demonstrates ownership in driving business goals, while being agile to manage change in a rapidly growing division. Key leadership traits required include the ability to influence and form strong partnerships with business leaders, and operational excellence in managing multiple complex and competing priorities simultaneously. The ideal candidate must have strong written skills and should be able to go through large set of documents with ease. The candidate must have excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, Power Bi, Tableau, Quick sight.

Responsibilities include:

· Drive appropriate commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the lowest total cost of ownership that meets the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with cost & performance benchmarks in use.

· Create and execute strategic sourcing projects that will support the teams’ development of an end-to-end sourcing plan regionally. Lead sourcing engagements and competitive bidding (RFI, RFQ, and RFP). Achieve cost savings through projects including bidding and commercial negotiations.

· Develop negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers pertaining to Amazon Operations

· Set up the structure and process required for operations procurement

· Influence suppliers' processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations by leveraging the growth of Amazon's spend.

· Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.

· Analyze and determine cost reduction opportunities by leveraging volumes, optimizing the supplier base and reducing total cost of ownership.

· Analyze and understand data to create accurate forecasting.

· Adapt to a fast paced, constantly changing environment.

· Work with our team and business partners for the creation and continuous improvement

· Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to forecasting, delivery, quality, and cost

· Facilitate business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships across MENAT and globally.

· Keys to success in this role include sound judgment and excellent written/verbal communication skills. The candidate should be able to extract insights from data and be able to communicate clearly appropriate triggers and actions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of program or project management experience

- 5+ years of supply chain experience

- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience

- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field

Desired Candidate Profile

Company Industry

• Internet
• E-commerce
• Dotcom

Department / Functional Area

• Category Management

Keywords

• Senior Category Manager
• GPO

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