Procurement Manager

Job description / Role

Our client is a leading organization in the retail industry, looking to recruit a Procurement Manager to oversee and optimize the procurement process, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role will involve developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Analyze market trends, evaluate supplier capabilities, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to determine procurement needs and create accurate purchase forecasts.
• Manage procurement schedules to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Issue purchase orders, track order progress, and update pricing in the system.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Conduct supplier due diligence to assess financial stability, ethical practices, and compliance with industry standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to streamline procurement operations.
• Leverage technology to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
• Work closely with internal departments to accurately determine procurement needs and ensure smooth operations.
• Establish metrics to evaluate supplier performance and procurement efficiency.
• Continuously monitor and report procurement activities to ensure strategic alignment.

Qualification & Requirements:
• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Ability to drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Strong understanding of procurement technologies and data analysis.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.

We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.

Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering