Procurement Manager (Regional) – Maritime

Job description / Role

International Shipyard Operator
Procurement function (ensure supply of materials at the right time and cost)
Annual Salary Package USD$98K (all inclusive) + family benefits

A challenging opportunity now exists with this major shipyard operator as they are seeking to appoint a Procurement Manager (Regional) based in Dubai.

You will have full responsibility for operational and functional activities and setting the strategy & guidelines for the department, driving process and efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities:
• Ensuring adequate and economic stock levels are maintained.
• Controlling consumable budget and Capex requirements.
• Ensuring Procurement Strategies and objectives are in line with company guidelines.
• Developing and implementing inventory management strategy to enable the provision of a cost-effective and professional service throughout the company.
• Effective and efficient management of procurement activities.
• Ensuring optimum use of resources, equipment and manpower.
• Work with other business units to deliver savings and efficiencies.
• Implement and review the department processes for continual improvement.
• Ensuring company policies, authority levels, OH&S, Environment and Quality Management System are followed.
• Developing a Supply Chain Management reporting mechanism with other team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 to 7 years in a Procurement Management role in a similar business
• Relevant experience of a range of procurement categories within a Shipyard, Heavy Marine/Offshore Engineering or similar business.
• Degree Qualified and with further professional qualifications - CIPS preferred
• Sound knowledge of international trade & shipping terms.
• Broad knowledge of computerized stock control methods & warehouse procedures.
• Project management and tender reviews experience.
• Excellent command of written & spoken English and Arabic.
• Experience within Middle East an advantage but all candidates will be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications, only successful applicants meeting the above criteria will be contacted.

About the Company

Logistics Executive has been established for more than 10 years and delivers professional Executive Search & Recruitment services to the global Logistics and Supply Chain market.

Our service covers the full spectrum of senior roles within the Logistics & Supply Chain vertical and includes support functions such as Finance & HR. We are also able to provide Interim Managers and Supply Chain Consultants on short or limited term contracts.

Our knowledge and reach in the Logistics & Supply Chain sector usually means that we can provide better candidates than the ‘generalist’ search firms.

We provide a suite of HR & Talent Management consultancy services to the industry including Outplacement, Executive Coaching, Psychometric testing, Assessment, Performance Reviews and Leadership Development programmes.

The Dubai Regional Office covers Africa, Middle East, Central Asia / CIS, South Asia and the surrounding regions - however we source candidates globally through our international network.

Our other international offices cover Europe, S.E. Asia and Asia Pacific.