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Hays
Ref: GP222-1157
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The RoleThe RoleStrategic Sourcing Manager Excellent Strategic Sourcing Manager job available with one of the largest holding company’s based in Saudi Arabia. As Strategic Sourcing Manager your main responsibility is to assist in the development and implementation of best practice sourcing methods, policies and processes across the Group and its Strategic Business Units to ensure that the right products and services are procured to time, cost and quality standards. This position is based in the head-office at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and reports directly to VP of Supply Chain. Responsibilities: • Establish constructive and long term relationships with suppliers to negotiate best value for the acquisition of the Group's common products and services, and manage the centralised sourcing activities. • Develop sourcing management policies and procedures in consultation with the Vice President Supply Chain, linked into the financial payment procedures, to ensure adequate control of expenditures from purchase through to payment, with appropriate built in controls and authorisation levels throughout the Strategic Business Units. • Develop the departmental annual budget and plan in line with the Group’s strategic sourcing strategy. • Participate in the central tendering committee, as a permanent member, to evaluate bids, select vendors and conduct negotiations with tenders. • Ensure that the purchase orders and related documents for centralised purchases are completed accurately and in compliance with procedures and requirements. • Review and approve vendor and freight invoices for centralised payment and resolve disputed invoices with departments and vendors. • Identify, develop and manage relationships and strategic alliances with internal users, potential vendors and external suppliers to ensure quality and commitment and to realize potential synergies to ensure efficient and effective supply chain strategy and activities. • Provide technical support, information and assistance to departments/Strategic Business Units on purchasing issues and development of applicable standards and specifications. • Review requisitions requiring approval and resolve disputes in case the requisitioning department/ Strategic Business Units is over budget, or requires deviation from policy and procedures. • Develop, analyse and monitor the Strategic Business Units and supplier performance quality measures, monitor compliance with policies and procedures and contractual terms and conditions, and advises remedial actions as required. • Identify the training and developmental priorities of the department in consultation with the Vice President Supply Chain and ensure that staff are adequately skilled to meet future requirements. • Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance and ensure they keep abreast of technical developments, relevant regulations and industry best practice. |
RequirementsRequirementsSkills & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Engineering (Mechanical/Operations), or Logistics and distribution or equivalent. MBA is preferred. CSCP-APICS qualification is an added advantage. • 15 - 18 years of relevant work experience in supply chain management, at least 5 of which in a similar role in a diversified Group in a similar industry i.e. manufacturing, trading, waste water or industrial • Previous experience working for a holding company managing numerous business units is essential. Should have knowledge and experience of strategic sourcing best practices Strong knowledge of procurement principles, procedures, standards and best practice • Knowledge of best practices in supply chain • Knowledge of software applications in the area of logistics and distribution and SAP-ERP system • Knowledge of supplier management and tender and bid management |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyHays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide. Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants’ sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions. We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Pharma, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing. As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened an office in Abu Dhabi to further assist with our client needs across the region. |
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