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Job description / Role
Our client is a Qatar based company, an industry leading systems integrator specializing in audiovisual, building controls, fire & security systems, lighting, information technology, broadcast, and hospitality management solutions.
We are currently seeking an excellent Procurement Manager who will be responsible for the following:
• Act as functional expert for all Procurement applications by providing consultation, direction, and support to the Procurement team.
• Lead work teams which provide business and technical support for Procurement applications.
• Plan and manage internal and external resources where necessary.
• Plan and execute script preparation, testing, and documentation strategies for new applications, changes, enhancements, and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain compliance documents in support of compliance programs as required.
• Develop and implement new supplier assessment and implementation strategies.
• Work with customers to understand and communicate business requirements, criticality of suppliers, supplier issues, etc.
• Work with Procurement to develop and implement strategies.
• Provide day-to-day support with Procurement and supplier representatives.
• Act as owner of Procurement Preferred Supplier activities.
• Conduct new supplier / supplier due diligence activities as required.
• Resolve support issues and meet customer expectations.
• Assure adherence to all established GP and enterprise-wide policies and standards.
• Provide response mechanism for day-to-day inquiries and issues.
• Participate in appropriate external user councils to keep abreast of technology and process “best practices.”
• Network across regional and global hubs to share learning and apply best practices.
• Evaluate system performance against procurement objectives; determine any issues to be impeding the achievement of objectives.
• Build and maintain effective and productive relationships with the Finance community.
• Ensure that customer focus remains an integral component of procurement support
Requirements
Desired Skills and Expertise:
Minimum Requirements:
• B.S/B.A
• Minimum of 6-8 years business experience
• Minimum of 4-6 years varied procurement experience
• Minimum of 4-6 years proven project management experience; systems implementations preferred
• Hands-on experience with Procurement tools
• Detailed experience in business and financial analysis
• Proven experience with reporting tools
• Proven presentation experience (oral and technical) to all levels of management
• Proven experience in continuous process improvement
• Experience with global procurement teams and strategies
Preferred Qualifications:
• M.S/M.B.A • Professional certifications (e.g. CPSM)
• Professional memberships (e.g. ISM)
• Broad based cross-functional pharmaceuticals/biotech experience
Bilingual Communication (Arabic & English)
About the Company
The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.
Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi.