Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job description / Role

- Providing procurement expertise for strategic sourcing initiatives related to machined components
- Sourcing and evaluating suppliers related to machinery, spare parts, operations and maintenance
- Provide project management structure for supply chain cost reduction initiatives
- Lead complex negotiations with suppliers in order to get best value for money
- Monitor supplier compliance and performance according to established contracts
- Close collaboration with design engineering and product line management in order to develop competitive and effective supply chain solutions
- Further project related responsibilities

Requirements

- Minimum degree in Business / Supply Chain Management or equivalent
- 3-4 years of experience in strategic sourcing
- Previous experience managing the operations and maintenance category, ideally within the oil & gas sector
- Fluent English (verbal and written), Arabic is an advantage
- Strong communication, negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
- Based in Saudi Arabia or the region

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.