Procurement Manager

PwC Middle East; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Service Tower Manager to lead day-to-day operations in a dynamic team environment. This role involves managing procurement processes, enhancing operational delivery, and fostering stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in procurement management. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will drive efficiency and excellence in procurement services. If you're passionate about optimizing processes and leading teams to success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement team’s performance, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Oversee operational delivery of clients’ procurement processes.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Strategic Mindset

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Data Analysis

E-procurement Solutions Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Management

Tools

Procurement Systems

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Procurement Service Tower Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations for the Tower by collaborating with various teams to ensure streamlined project delivery, and continuous learning and improvement. You will be working in the PwC Delivery Centre as part of a PwC team providing procurement services for PwC clients.

Roles And Responsibilities
Daily tasks and delivery expectation
Team Management

• Management of the team’s performance, SLAs and KPIs
• Manage both PwC and client stakeholders
• Promote and improve stakeholders Net Promoter Scope (NPS)
• Boost skills and competency development of procurement team
• Lead transformation of service delivery

Operations Management

• Oversee all elements of operational delivery of clients’ procurement processes
• Develop procurement strategies inline with developed procurement plan
• Manage contract negotiations and awarding processes
• Review procurement team’s transaction ensuring integrity and compliance with procurement policy and practices
• Approve and monitor transactions
• Analyze existing contracts effectiveness and monitor contract compliance
• Identify potential spend leakage
• Embed understanding of the market’s supply chain dynamics and associated risks within client delivery
• Build rapport and manage cross-functional teaming
• Establish and maintain relationship with strategic suppliers

Process EnhancementExpected Skills:Specific Learned Abilities Or Technical Skills

• Creation and improvement of best-practice based processes
• Management and optimization of business processes
• Identify and realize effective cost reduction opportunities
• Optimization and management of procurement systems
• Reporting:
• Periodical reporting of the team’s and service performance , KPIs and SLAs
• Knowledge of end to end procurement process, including supplier relationship management
• Data analysis and data-driven procurement decisions
• Knowledge of techniques and processes of strategic sourcing
• Ability to make data-driven procurement decisions.
• Commitment to ethical and sustainable procurement practices
• Strong negotiation skills
• E-procurement solutions knowledge.

Expected CompetenciesValues, behaviors & attitude

• Strong leadership skills
• Project management
• Strategic mindset
• Stakeholder management
• Ability to influence
• Communicate with impact
• Results driven
• Drive organizational excellence

Required Language Skills

Proficient in written and spoken English. Arabic is a plus.

Minimum Education And Specific Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain management, procurement. Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management / Administration or equivalent from an accredited university is a plus. Certifications in relevant fields (e.g. PMP or equivalent) would be advantageous.

Minimum Years Experience Required

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience, ideally having worked with a diverse portfolio of people, process and technology with a leading firm, preferably in the Middle East region.

Additional Application Instructions

• NA

Travel Requirements

Up to 100%.

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No.

Government Clearance Required?

No.