Procurement Manager - Maintenance & Supply Chain

Azizia Panda United Inc.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Procurement Manager in Jeddah. The role involves analyzing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and achieving cost savings to enhance overall department performance. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement processes and strategic planning.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and supply needs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement strategic procurement plans.
• Negotiate with suppliers for optimal pricing.
• Manage sourcing officers and track performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Team Management

Job description

Job Purpose

To analyze, design, plan, and implement the Corporate Procurement strategic plans by following a systematic approach to maximize benefits from all buying activities for non-trade goods and services, contributing to the department's performance in close alignment with stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure achievement of savings to reduce operating expenses according to annual targets.
• Maintain cost efficiency in all activities.
• Provide feedback and reports on the progress of saving initiatives.
• Liaise with key company employees to determine their product and service needs and partner with staff across the organization, providing high-level advice and guidance to build procurement expertise, ensure governance, and improve procurement practices and outcomes.
• Monitor business trends and product availability to secure the best prices for company goods and services without compromising quality or delivery times.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices, identify and research potential new suppliers, products, and services to enhance service quality and meet company goals.
• Build strong collaborative networks with internal business partners according to SALs.
• Take necessary actions to meet targets and track performance against objectives.
• Hold periodic meetings, visits, and assessments with key suppliers to promote performance.
• Ensure sourcing activities are delivered professionally in alignment with BUs' needs.
• Undertake business needs assessments, supply market analysis, and commercial risk assessments to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions.
• Fully document procurement processes, decisions, and contractual arrangements to provide an audit trail for probity and audit purposes.
• Continuously improve practices within the team in compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Manage and direct a team of sourcing officers through sourcing activities and KPIs.
• Balance capacities and workloads within the team.
• Create a healthy environment for teamwork, commitments, and individual accountability.
• Conduct sourcing activities professionally, seeking quotations and proposals to fulfill BUs' needs.
• Establish bidding processes and draft RFQs.
• Handle negotiations and present outcomes to committees or BUs for alignment.
• Extend, terminate, renew, or establish new contracts for non-trade buying activities.