Procurement Manager

Job description / Role

Procurement Manager - Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Procurement Manager is responsible for the supply of products and services essential for IPS operations. He will strategize to find the most cost-effective deals and suppliers and to discover the best ways to minimize our procurement expenses so that IPS can invest in its growth and people.

Main duties and responsibilities:
- Devise and employ fruitful sourcing strategies.
- Discover the most profitable suppliers and initiate business partnerships.
- Negotiate with internal / external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms.
- Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.
- Finalize details of orders and deliveries.
- Examine and re-evaluate existing contracts.
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Collaborate with key persons to ensure the clarity of the specifications and expectations of IPS.
- Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
- Anticipate unfavorable events through data analysis and prepare control strategies.
- Perform risk management regarding supply contracts and agreements.
- Control spends and builds a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

Requirements

- Proven working experience as a procurement manager (min. five years).
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
- Talent in negotiations and networking.
- Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software.
- Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
- Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
- Strong leadership capabilities.
- BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or supply chain management or logistics.

About the Company

Engage was formed in 2007 in response to frustrations at the level of service delivery offered by traditional large recruitment agencies working in the construction market. With a belief in providing a truly knowledgeable, precise and quality driven service, Engage strives to offer a recruitment experience to both employers and candidates that is unrivalled in the marketplace.

We provide precision staffing solutions, including contingency and executive search, within the construction and commercial marketplaces. Our enduring relationships with market leading organisations in the region and overseas means we have access to the best candidates and the best vacancies.