Sourcing Lead (Operations)

Job description / Role

Planning:
- Develop the Annual Procurement Plan, for all spend in the Operations category
- Adhere to the departmental budget set out by the management team
- Prepare and finalise category plans for sub-categories within the Operations category, in close coordination with Finance and Operations functions.
- Execute and monitor the implementation of the Annual Procurement Plan and budget throughout the year.
- Support the delivery of the Supply Management strategy and relevant performance measures.
- Operate within the limits of authority as defined by the Delegation of Authority (DoA).

Team management:
- Manage and direct day-to-day activities of the Operations Sourcing Specialist to ensure timely delivery of sourcing activities
- Provide ongoing career development support and coaching for direct reports.
- Provide feedback to team and identify need based trainings for direct reports.

Cross-functional collaboration:
- Ensure close coordination with Operations Management (and, where relevant, other stakeholders from across the business) to ensure full alignment of procurement activities with business needs
- Lead and/or participate in cross-functional sourcing teams.
- Facilitate ongoing collaboration between the Procurement Operations team and the Operations Sourcing function
- Leverage and share information with the direct reports and the wider team.

Supplier management:
- Manage the relationship with suppliers in the Operations category (such as construction companies, consultants, OEM manufacturers etc.) throughout the sourcing process
- Support the Procurement Operations team in identifying and assessing current and potential suppliers to support Operations requirements
- Support the Procurement Operations team in developing effective relationship management strategies for key Operations suppliers
- Support Procurement Operations team in supplier negotiations as and when required

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Strategy execution: Define, review and execute sourcing strategies in collaboration with business stakeholders:
- Profile the spend category, collect and review latest spend and internal demand data
- Compile market intelligence data (supported by the Procurement Operations team)
- Identify/evaluate potential sourcing strategies; run risk analysis; document sourcing strategies
- Engage technical consultants to support the development of Statement of Work or Bill of Quantities, for complex construction / works projects
- Use technical experience to scrutinise and/or challenge Statement of Work / Bill of Quantities developed by the Operations team (End User)
- Manage the end to end sourcing process (including the tendering process) for identified Operations sourcing initiatives (including, developing evaluation criteria, evaluating tender responses, and negotiating and contracting with suppliers)
- Support Operations Sourcing Specialist in developing effective sourcing strategies and running the RFI, RFP/RFQ process
- Support Operations Sourcing Specialist in developing evaluation criteria, and evaluating tender responses
- Support Operations Sourcing Specialist in negotiating contracts with suppliers
- Support Operations Sourcing Specialist in implementing negotiated contracts and monitoring contract compliance

* Operations improvement:
- Benchmark negotiated solutions against alternate supply market options.
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and provide quality customer service to Business Units.
- Review existing sourcing strategies to identify, assess and prioritize potential areas of improvement.
- Oversee and support the Operations Sourcing Specialist in consolidating planned versus actual strategy improvement reports
- Monitor actual performance against target and identify improvement areas or mitigating strategies if required.
- Timely completion, against sourcing plan
- Spend against contract
- Adherence to annual procurement plan
- Effectiveness of Relationship management programmes with strategic suppliers
- Success rate of sourcing strategies
- Average cost savings due to operational improvements and leveraging economies of scale

Requirements

- Bachelors Degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 5 -7 years procurement experience gained with a recognised organisation(s)
- Experience in leading sourcing and procurement practice, including identifying and managing strategic sourcing projects with tenders using different methods and processes
- Strong commercial acumen
- Computer literacy with strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint and in finance (ERP)systems
- Strong written and spoken English
- Demonstrated understanding of international, regional and local supply markets and working practices
- Experience in working with construction, and project management companies
- Technical / Engineering background (university degree, qualifications etc.)
- Recognized Procurement /Supply Chain certification (CIPS or equivalent Procurement qualification)
- Experience of implementing change in a complex environment, working with a wide range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability of working under pressure in a high profile event environment
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to take initiatives
- Ability to continuously work on self-development including proactive requests of feedback from peers and managers

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
• Banking, Finance & Legal
• Sales & Business Development
• Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
• Human Resources & Training
• Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
• Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
• Executive Recruitment
• Emiratization Solutions
• Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
• Managed Service Provider Solutions
• Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
• Outsourced Staffing Solutions