Procurement Analyst - Central Procurement

Job description / Role

Procurement Analyst - Central Procurement - Kuwait

Role Profile:

Responsible for ensuring cost efficient and smooth delivery of high-quality corporate/support functions' goods/services procurement requirements in a timely manner. Review, evaluate quotes/bids/contracts and recommend procurement options. ensure full adherence to ALL corporate policies, procedures and standards.

The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:

- Maintain internal processes and systems to ensure quality and continuity of standards, including the delivery of internal and external service level agreements.
- Support the procurement activities of Good/Services with appropriate suppliers against SLAs and corporate calendars.
- Liaise with Internal (customers) and External stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of high-quality Goods/Services.
- Pro-actively engage and update internal stakeholders (customers), suppliers and line manager procurement matters.
- Communicate Good/Services procurement projects/tenders' requirements and parameters to suppliers.
- Assess Goods/Services procurement projects requirements, validate the specs, recommend better solutions through existing/new suppliers, and review tender submission progress.
- Publish and maintain print Goods/Services procurement approved suppliers list.
- Maintain historic costs matrix to provide internal stakeholders (customers) with expected cost/quality parameters for budgeting purposes.
- Collate and review Goods/Services spend by internal stakeholder (customers)/supplier for previous year and plan procurement requirements accordingly.
- Review, assess and define specifications and audit final Goods/Services against relevant specifications.
- Ensure purchase orders are in line with approved quotes (rates, specifications & quantities).
- When applicable, liaise with Finance in terms of payment to suppliers.
- Plan and be part of the team handling companywide Goods/Services procurement tenders following internal policies/processes.
- Train, coach and guide procurement Admin Assistants and internal stakeholders (customers) on effective Goods/Services procurement methods and processes.
- Compile productivity data/savings/ROI for reporting purposes.
- Develop and maintain internal and external relationships and liaise with key areas to benefit the Business.

Requirements

Knowledge:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent education and work experience

Experience:
- 3-5 years of combined project management and procurement experience in a procurement environment
- Demonstrated background in all aspects of supply chain management, including experience in conducting bid process

Skills:
- Advanced negotiating skills
- Capability of influencing business stakeholders to add value for the company.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to priorities work
- Ability to work accurately and regularly under pressure
- Initiative, with problem-solving skills

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.