Ref: QP781-22

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is one of the largest distributors of building materials in Saudi Arabia representing leading local as well as foreign brands.

The main tasks:
- Should be able to work across multi-disciplinary product categories through close interaction with Division/Channel Managers
- Person shall possess highest level of integrity verifiable through references and past employers
- Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce logistic expenses and improve effectiveness
- Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
- Maintain clear documentation
- Keep abreast of market trends to identify changes and be able to forecast scenarios and advise management and sales teams accordingly
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking

Requirements

- BS degree in engineering, supply chain management, logistics and/or business administration
- Should have minimum 10 years of proven work experience in a similar capacity overseeing procurement of goods and services in excess of SR.150 million per annum with building material/construction related products forming the major part from international sources particularly from near and far-east countries
- Experience in GCC or KSA is preferred
- Should have proven negotiation and networking skills
- Working experience in SAP and other vendor management software
- Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
- Solid judgement along with decision making skills
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Strong team player

About the Company

Reform & Whaley is a multifaceted and turnkey consultancy dedicated to our client’s success. We specialize in the disciplines of Talent Acquisition, Training & Development and Management Consultancy. In addition to our core business we also offer consultancy in Marketing, Public Relations and Digital Marketing through our group partner network.

We have assembled a team of exceptional specialists. These professional consultants utilize their skills, knowledge and experience to deliver unparalleled service to you, our clients.

We invest the time to fully understand your business equation including parameters, legacy, current direction and desired future state. We apply innovation, strategic insight, execution and support to provide tailored solutions to these challenges.

Our success is measured by your experience of working with us and the results we are able achieve on your behalf.

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