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Job description / Role
Procurement Manager - Corporate Property - UAE
The Property Division manages all aspects of Alshaya's 2,750+ store retail property portfolio for our 70+ brands across 19 countries. The property division is split into 3 areas, Real Estate, Project Management and Facilities Management (FM). The Division holds regular reviews on store performance and drives real estate portfolio maximisations to ensure it meets the company's and brands' expectations in regard to quality and profitability. With 425 new stores opened in 2014, and with 430 new stores and 200 refurbishments planned for 2015, the work is fast-paced and dynamic. The team structure is split by region, ensuring your exposure across a number of international blue chip brands.
The Procurement Manager will work with the Group Procurement Manager to achieve the objectives of the procurement within Property department focused on saving cost in acquiring goods and services, building up a dependable supply chain and ensuring policy compliance.
Specific responsibilities include:
* Analysing property spend and forecast procurement needs
* Identifying cost effective and dependable suppliers locally and/or internationally with focus on cost, quality, time and reliability
* Managing and providing guidance on new supplier implementations process across multiple operating markets
* Assisting the property project management and finance teams in dealing with supply and supplier-related issues.
Requirements
* 3-5 years' experience in a strategic procurement programme within a similar large organisation
* Experience working with retail property suppliers in Kuwait, UAE and/or KSA
* Knowledge of working in a new procurement set up, drafting and conducting tenders/ RFQ's, assessing new supplier capabilities and sourcing and developing international suppliers.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.