Procurement Manager

Hitachi Energy; معهد تدريب المديرية العامة للسجون بالمنطقة الشرقية; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy solutions seeks a Procurement & Logistics Manager to lead their procurement activities in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This role involves managing professionals in procurement, enhancing processes, and ensuring alignment with company policies and guidelines. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and significant experience in the power or manufacturing industries.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience managing procurement in power, energy, or manufacturing.
• Proven implementation skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Preferred certifications: CPSM or PMP.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution and tracking of procurement activities ensuring quality.
• Coach and mentor team members and lead development efforts.
• Implement improvements to processes and system utilization.

Skills

Collaborative approach

Communication Skills

P2P Processes Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Results-driven

Compliance Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP Ariba

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

The opportunity

To build your career as a Procurement & Logistics Manager at Hitachi Energy, based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Lead a team of Buyers, Procurement Specialists, and Analysts to deliver accurate and timely procurement activities such as transactional purchasing, e-Sourcing, data management, and reporting. Ensure execution aligns with company and Procurement & Logistics (PL) policies and procedures.

How You’ll Make An Impact

1. Manage the execution and tracking of procurement activities within the team, ensuring quality of service, cost efficiency, and risk minimization in accordance with company guidelines.
2. Apply Group PL guidelines and local SOPs to improve cost, quality, delivery, and working capital. Propose SOP improvements where opportunities are identified.
3. Coach and mentor team members to ensure they possess the necessary skills and competencies.
4. Oversee PL technology systems, including implementation, operation, maintenance, and performance in coordination with CSS.
5. Ensure full utilization of SAP Ariba for supplier relationship management, sharing supplier information, and sourcing high-performing suppliers.
6. Investigate problems, identify root causes, and recommend process improvements.
7. Lead people development efforts, ensuring proper organization, staffing, skill development, and succession planning, with support from HRBP.
8. Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for actions and caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

1. Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
2. At least 10 years of experience managing procurement in power, energy, or manufacturing industries.
3. Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication skills.
4. Proven knowledge of P2P processes and systems.
5. Results-driven with proven implementation skills.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills, including influencing and persuading abilities.
7. Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
8. Compliance and ethics orientation.
9. Preferred certifications: CPSM or PMP, SAP experience, documentation management systems, Power BI, proficiency in Microsoft Office.
10. Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Hitachi Energy is a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future. We serve utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions. Join us and be part of a diverse, collaborative team that drives innovation and supports the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.