Procurement Director - Building Materials

Job description / Role

As Procurement Director for this building materials company, you will be leading operational and strategic procurement activity, overseeing local and international goods and services acquisition while optimising costs and driving sustainability.

Client Details

The hiring company is a manufacturer of Building Materials Headquartered in Saudi Arabia with operations across the GCC.

Description

As a Procurement Director within our building materials company, your responsibilities will encompass the following strategic initiatives

* Develop and execute operational and tactical procurement strategies for the acquisition of both local and international goods and services relevant to our industry.
* Implement controls to monitor and regulate expenditures, particularly in areas such as logistics, ensuring cost-effectiveness and budget adherence.
* Lead the sourcing efforts for plant products/parts & services, administration products/parts & services, and align raw material procurement with category managers to ensure optimal supply chain efficiency.
* Manage procurement activities within designated goods and services categories in alignment with the company's overarching category strategy, while adhering to established policies and procedures.
* Identify opportunities for cost savings and initiate targeted projects and initiatives across all levels of procurement operations.
* Negotiate favorable terms pertaining to local volumes, processes, quality standards, and pricing with suppliers, ensuring competitive advantage and value maximization.

Job Offer

* Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and expertise.
* Opportunity to lead procurement initiatives in a dynamic and growing company.
* Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
* Collaborative work environment fostering professional development and growth.

Requirements

* Degree in economics or technical field
* Minimum 5 years as procurement manager in industrial company
* Strong negotiation skills
* Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
* Good understanding of technical issues in procurement
* Experience working in cross-functional teams
* Preferably experienced in Cement business and SAP
* Fluent in English
* Ability to handle ambiguity and conflicts
* Skilled in assessing supplier and market risks

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.