Commercial Buying Manager - International Procurement

Michael Page

Saudi Arabia

Ref: HP350-4515

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, a leading FMCG and retail distribution organisation is looking to hire an International Commercial Purchasing manager based in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, to support their buying function for international food and non-food products.

Client Details
Our client, is a leading Food retail and distribution organisation based KSA.

Description
The role of Commercial Buying Manager - International Procurement will include, but not limited to the following:

* International buying, merchandising & Inbound logistics and contracts management for vendors
* Continuously seek direct business trading with suppliers Ie, cutting down distributors, help growing company profitability
* Getting goods and services for the best price and value
* Cutting any waste and unnecessary costs to get the best price.
* Building strong working relationships both internally and with key suppliers
* Monitor contracts with suppliers; negotiate prices, payment terms and other conditions
* Proper costing for all goods & maintaining cost control system
* Forecasting of goods & maintaining inventory control system
* Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
* Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
* Preparation of annual procurement budget
* Managing records for purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts & agreements
* Establish long term agreements; create the purchasing schedule for dedicated goods
* Contact potential clients to introduce the company's services and offers, maintain the
* Relationships with existent customers, and make offers (quotations) for newly launch products
* Organize import-export and logistical operations
* Develop the procedural framework and procedures in compliance with the requirements of environmental and quality integrated management system
* Attending International trade shows like Gulf food, Sial & Anuga on yearly basis to find new products & contracts for our supermarket line.

Requirements

For the role of Commercial Buying Manager the ideal candidate must have the following:

* Must have Commercial buying experience Food/FMCG preferable in retail food and distribution (supermarkets and hypermarkets) business for international products
* Must have at least 10+ years of experience in international food and non-food purchasing in USA or Canada
* Should have a good understanding of international vendor contracts management

Job Offer
SAR 40,000 SAR 45,000 + Benefits

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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