Procurement Manager - Central Procurement - Kuwait

Procurement Manager - Central Procurement - Kuwait

Job Number:
MRF11508
Work type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Kuwait
Categories:
Mid-Senior Level
Role Profile:
Responsible for ensuring cost efficient and smooth delivery of high quality
corporate/support functions ' goods/services procurement requirements in a
timely manner. Review, evaluate quotes/bids/contracts and recommend suppliers,
cost efficient and delivery solutions. Recommend procurement options, criteria
and detailed procedures consistent with corporate policy/ies and project/s
requirements through good commercial, legal and ethical practices.
The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:
* Maintain internal processes and systems to ensure quality and continuity of standards, including the delivery of internal and external service level agreements.
* Manage the procurement activities of KEY Good/Services with appropriate suppliers against SLAs and corporate calendars.
* Liaise with Internal (customers) and External stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of high-quality Goods/Services.
* Pro-actively engage and update internal stakeholders (customers), suppliers and line manager procurement matters.
* Resolve procurement issues in the most cost effective and timely manner.
* Communicate Good/Services procurement projects/tenders' requirements and parameters to suppliers.
* Negotiate supplier rates for Goods/Services procurement projects based on internal stakeholders (customers) spend reports/estimated forecasts.
* Assess Goods/Services procurement projects requirements, validate the specs, recommend better solutions through existing/new suppliers and review tender submission progress.
* Review, assess, define and recommend supplier contracts (including SLAs) as per Alshaya's legal process and LOA.
* Publish and maintain print Goods/Services procurement approved suppliers list.
* Work with suppliers to ensure continuous improvement of Goods/Services procurement processes and quality.
* Negotiate AVR programs with top suppliers in key markets (initially Kuwait, KSA & UAE).
* Recommend changes to supplier agreements / preferred supplier list and obtain approval as per LOA.
* Maintain historic costs matrix to provide internal stakeholders (customers) with expected cost/quality parameters for budgeting purposes.
* Collate and review Goods/Services spend by internal stakeholder (customers)/supplier for previous year and plan procurement requirements accordingly.
* Review, assess and define specifications and audit final Goods/Services against relevant specifications.
* Ensure purchase orders are in line with approved quotes (rates, specifications & quantities).
* Ensure all Goods/Services procurement expenditure are captured by Oracle / PO Operators
* When applicable, liaise with Finance in terms of payment to suppliers.
* Audit new and existing suppliers to establish their capabilities/capacity to fully support the business with Goods/Services procurement process.
* Assess and recruit new suppliers in new and existing markets to accommodate the business' requirements.
* Plan and be part of the team handling companywide Goods/Services procurement tenders following internal policies/processes.
* Train, coach and guide team members and internal stakeholders (customers) on effective Goods/Services procurement methods and processes.
* Collate feedback from internal stakeholders (customers) via supplier assessment form, conduct monthly Q.A. assessment of suppliers against specifications and SLAs and develop opportunities to benefit the Business.
* Compile productivity data/savings/ROI for reporting purposes.
* Develop and implement systems and procedures to enhance department contribution to the Business and overall security of assets and information in compliance with company policy and Local Law.
* Manage a team within the Central Procurement Department, including performance appraisal, training and new hire activities.
* Develop and maintain internal and external relationships and liaise with key areas to benefit the Business.
Knowledge:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and work experience.
Experience:
* Minimum of ‎5 years of combined project management and procurement experience in a procurement environment
* Demonstrated background in all aspects of supply chain management, including experience in conducting bid process
Skills:
* Advanced negotiating skills
* Capability of influencing business stakeholders to add value for the company.
* Good organizational skills and the ability to priorities work, set targets and make decisions
* Ability to work accurately and regularly under pressure
* Initiative, with problem-solving skills
Advertised: ‎16 Nov ‎2022 Arab Standard Time
Applications close: ‎15 Dec ‎2022 Arab Standard Time
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