Procurement Manager - Enterprise IT

Job description / Role

Established in the 1930s as a trading business Al-Futtaim has grown to be one of the most progressive and prestigious business houses in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its well established infrastructure, progressive focus, professional management and portfolio of multinational brands has established Al-Futtaim as a significant force in the countries it operates and is an acknowledged partner of choice for multinationals wishing to establish themselves in the Middle East market.

The Al-Futtaim Group companies comprises more than 65 companies employing more than 20,000 staff with major activities in automotive, real estate and retail sectors amongst many more such as electronics, services, insurance and industrial companies. These companies dominate many market segments in the UAE and have also expanded to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Syria and Egypt as well as Singapore and Malaysia with the acquisition of Robinson & Company Limited, one of Singapore's leading department store chains, which also includes branded outlets such as Marks & Spencer, Principles, Trucco, River Island and Fat Face.

This portfolio integrates well with the established Al-Futtaim Group retail portfolio in the Middle East. Further expansion in automotive investments in Sri Lanka and continued investment in flagship real estate investments underpin Al-Futtaim's Group ambitious growth strategy.

The Enterprise IT

The EIT is responsible for creating, implementing and sustaining a world-class service provision and agile development capability to facilitate the ambitious growth and business transformation agenda of the Al-Futtaim Group across all geographies. This covers Business Application Management, Infrastructure & Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Service Management, Information Security, IT Procurement and IT Governance. EIT also manages and innovates, the entire life-cycles of a SAP ERP system for amongst others Automotive, Retail, Real Estate and Financial Services including development, selective outsourcing and application management. The Group Infrastructure includes data centres hosting state of the art servers & storage, converged networks, workplace, services and security systems.

We are looking to recruit a Procurement Manager to work work within our Enterprise IT Division, based in our Head Office in Dubai Festival City.

The role responsibilities are as follows:

* Works directly with and effectively communicates with internal customers/requisitions and external vendors to procure (including the obtaining of pricing) routine goods and services. Includes the maintenance of confidences and keeping information confidential
* Performs follow-up services to ensure suppliers fulfill purchases in an effective, efficient and timely manner
* Manages spend and cost reductions
* Manages resolution of receiving, invoice (exception) and claims problems and complaints arising from purchase orders
* Works with Accounting and/or Shared Services to verify bills from suppliers against quotes, bids and/or purchase orders and assists with the resolution against any discrepancies
* Maintains supplier databases and supplier evaluations based on service, quality, price and delivery
* Gathers information relative to source selection and competitive bidding situations on pertinent parts, supplies and services
* Manages, administers and makes specific assignments to Buyers to effectively achieve cost and availability goals as well as fostering strong supplier management relationships. Effective at cross- functional teamwork. Possesses ability to juggle and prioritize numerous requests simultaneously. Executes short and long range procurement goals, material forecasts and goals and objectives.
* Possess performance management skills and ability to develop personnel through various techniques. Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow and operating policies and procedures. Prepares monthly report outlining major activities.
* Must have basic management abilities and planning skills, strong knowledge of the supply base and good interpersonal skills. The position requires a high degree of maturity, being conscientious and ethical to ensure control and the proper responsible expenditure of company funds. The individual must be resourceful and protect the company's interests

Requirements

* A minimum experience of 3 years in a procurement role
* Supply management / Six Sigma certification would be preferred
* The ability to bring together and work with a team of people with varied backgrounds - business analysts, technical experts, process owners - to articulate and remedy service level issues
* Strong and effective communication skills: oral, written and presentation
* Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically
* Technical understanding with ability to translate business concepts
* Credible and trustworthy
* Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm manner
* Relationship management and conflict resolution skills
* Highly organised and attention to details
* Strong and effective communication and presentation skills

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.