Manager - Procurement - Aldar Education
Detalhes do emprego
To lead the procurement team in delivering organizational requirements in line with the departmental SLAs and KPIs. Manage the procure to pay cycle with continuous monitoring of performance, as well as identifying opportunities for developing the process to deliver outstanding procurement services. You should be dynamic and able to resolve problems, while maintaining complete compliance to corporate governance. Proper planning, stakeholder management, excellent communication skills, excellent time management, and knowledge of the education supplier base are essential qualities we look for in our team members. Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum graduate level degree or related Procurement specific qualification.
- CIPS Certified would be an added value.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in procurement within the region. Having education procurement experience is preferable.
- Fluent English communication skills, written and oral. Arabic is of added value.
- Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
- Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of ERP systems is a must.
- Managing specific categories within the business.
- Developing strategies for each category and ensuring proper implementation of the strategy while aligning with the annual Procurement Plan.
- Managing the team of procurement specialists.
- Managing the day-to-day activities of the procurement function.
- Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, which allows the candidate to efficiently interact with internal departments (Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Schools) as well as suppliers.
- Running and managing RFQs/RFPs to ensure fulfillment of the Procurement Plan and the category strategy.
- Acting as a procurement lead on assigned strategic projects which could include Technology projects, Merger Projects, and special assignments.
- Planning the procurement of school requirements to ensure timely delivery.
- Negotiating with suppliers to obtain the best price, quality, and service.
- Identifying synergies to enhance the commercial advantage of the organization by utilizing the economy of scale.
- Reviewing the award recommendations and providing sound feedback.
- Maintaining relations with preferred suppliers to ensure procurement of high-quality goods/services, expedient delivery, and dependable service at optimum price.
- Analyzing markets to determine supplier sources and product availability.
- Compilation and preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Ability to develop dashboards would be an added asset.
- Ensuring compliance of purchasing activities with corporate governance.
- Solving problems related to procurement processes, logistics, and tenders.
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