Procurement Manager

Job description / Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Developer the purpose of the role is to manage pre-qualification and registration of supplier’s logistics; warehouse operations; and the execution of supply purchases for all business units according to the companies Policy and Procedures. Develop strategic relationships with suppliers.

Duties:
- Responsible for finding reliable, quality suppliers/ shipping agents that will meet the Company’s specifications and requirement in order to provide competitive pricing and commitment for delivery requirements
- Verify purchasing requirements
- Investigate relevant supply market opportunities
- Drive purchasing process from the pre-bidding activities through approvals and execution
- Represent company in evaluation of proposals and bids
- Communicate with departments to explain company procurement procedures, lead times, etc…
- Evaluate vendors annually to ensure quality products
- Manage movement of Shipments (sea, air, or road freight) into the country by choosing the best transportation options to reduce the cost and increase the profitability
- Plan and implement import strategy and activities consistent with overall requirements of the company
- Maintain and develop a good relation with import related authorities, liners, carriers to insure efficient positive and lawful relations, support and activities
- Comply with document requirements, shipping procedures and import requirements for smooth flow of goods
- Liaise with departments to provide the best possible logistical solutions during the project
- Review and negotiate all transportation contracts, materials prices and list of Suppliers to ensure Company obtained the maximum discount and service required
- Implement Procurement Plan for all department purchases
- Coordinates with departments to identify needs to economize ordered quantities, reduce ordering and inventory costs
- Manage the negotiation of complex agreements with suppliers
- Conduct negotiations to obtain optimum savings
- Monitor the suppliers performance and manage the vendor performance assessment process
- Monitor and supervise the pre-qualification and registration process

Requirements

- Bachelor degree in engineering, business, or supply management; MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of purchasing management in relevant industry
- Admin and financial analysis in major project environment

Job-Specific Skills:
- Negotiation skills, Arabic & English Language skills
- Ability to deal effectively with subcontractors and suppliers
- Multi-cultural workforce management experience, ideally from a consultancy & real estate developer industry background
- Solid understanding of contractual law, contract formation and tendering process
- Strong understanding of the tendering process, logistics and materials management
- Strategic Decision Making
- Risk Management
- Advanced Financial Analysis
- Project Leadership, Management and Communication

About the Company

BWP is a privately owned, top-end, low volume specialist recruiter with an emphasis on the Middle East markets.

The company has pedigree, a pedigree that comes with over 30 years combined experience of the local markets and from the capabilities of our staff and from their intimate knowledge of all major white collar sectors in the MENA region.

As well as our bespoke search capacity, we are also able to professionally and knowledgeably advise on all aspects of the human capital dimension; from salary surveys and recruitment strategies to general HR policy , development and training.