Sourcing Manager - Purchasing

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in procurement seeks a Supplier Strategy Leader to manage sourcing operations, drive continuous improvement, and lead a team at the GEMTEC Repair shop in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree, advanced sourcing experience, and strong leadership skills, particularly in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in Sourcing & Buying-Procurement required.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural people and team leadership experience.
• Fluent in Arabic language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities, focusing on cost and lead-time improvements.
• Negotiate payment terms and solve supplier quality issues.
• Train and coach buyers on policy and procedure.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Team leadership

Sourcing expertise

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent

Tools

Lean and Six Sigma methodology

Job description

Job Description Summary
This role will lead supplier strategy activities, support new product introduction, and manage day to day Purchasing operations at our GEMTEC Repair shop. Reporting directly to the Global Repair Purchasing Leader and GEMTEC Plant General Manager. This position plays a critical role in the Repair shop operation and growth.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategy: Drive creation and execution of the plan to transform the shop sourcing team and supplier base into a high-quality, best cost and best leadtime supply chain that leverages the power of Repair Network and Gas Power
• Quality: work with quality team and SQEs to solve supplier quality issue and drive on recovery plan
• Material and Service Fulfillment: Monitor supply base performance and oversee red/yellow flag process, partnering with material and production team to prioritize, prevent, and/or solve production material issues
• Leadtime reduction: Work with material and production team to implement make-to-stock or consignment, and other initiatives to improve delivery and lead-time to support shop on time delivery
• Cost reduction: Work with shop team and engineering team to implement savings projects, develop alternative suppliers and material to achieve cost target
• Payment on time: Negotiate payment term with vendor to help company on cash position, and solve the AP issue to ensure on time payment to suppliers
• Problem solving: Utilize Sourcing expertise to manage complex supplier management situations, and to identify improvement opportunities.
• Team development: Train and Coach buyers on policy, procedure and develop expertise.
• Continuous improvement: Drive the continual improvement on sourcing process by utilizing Lean and daily management tools

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or supply chain, Sourcing & Buying-Procurement experience equivalent.
• This role requires advanced experience in the Sourcing & Buying-Procurement.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural people and team leadership
• Understand the end-to-end supply chain consideration and methods of driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience creating and working with negotiated agreement.
• Experience on managing a team.
• Experience on manufacturing environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong communication and project management skills, with regular executive management interaction regarding sourcing activities and services.
• KSA National Preferred.
• Fluent in Arabic Language.
• Experience on Gas Turbine repair or Aviation related MRO business.
• Lean and Six Sigma certification

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No