Procurement Manager

Job description / Role

Purchasing manager is responsible for buying the best quality equipment, goods and services for the Company at the most competitive prices and in timely fashion. The procurement manager oversees supply chain management and procurement. Plays an integral role in ensuring a company sticks to budgets and operates profitably.

Responsibilities:
- Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels
- Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs
- Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
- Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers and building and maintaining good relationships with them
- Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided
- Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors
- Conduct and administer supplier due diligence
- Proactively analyze spend data and contractual terms and conditions and present findings to the GM
- Manage and reduce the number of suppliers and establish a robust list of suppliers as additions to the Preferred Supplier List
- Management of the day to day administration that goes with a procurement role
- Accountable for QCDS (quality, cost, delivery and service) of the supply base
- Assesses total costs of company purchases
- Develops and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels
- Processing payments and invoices
- Producing reports

Requirements

- CIPS qualified preferred
- Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of procurement experience
- Procurement experience in restaurant business is a must
- Procurement experience in French restaurant will be considered as an advantage

Skills:
- Excellent communication, organization and negotiation skills
- Persuasion
- Research skills
- Foster Teamwork
- Proficiency in English language (verbal and written)
- Working knowledge of MS Office

About the Company

The Al Jazira Group is a leading company in Qatar, having built a reputation in the industry based on its expertise and reliability which have been recognized with certificates for outstanding achievements by well known international brands both in the Gulf region and beyond.

The group was established in 1981 Mr. Salem Ajem Al-Shrafi, who is the current CEO, and has been an active and vital participant in the development and improvement of the Qatari economy over the past 30 years by consistently offering premium quality products and exceptional service.