Procurement Director - Building Materials Trading

BAC Middle East

UAE

Ref: MP450-2106

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

On behalf of our client, a Building Materials Trading company we are recruiting an experienced Procurement Director for their office in the UAE.

Reporting to the owner and stakeholders the role will manage the entire Procurement function sourcing from Europe, UK and USA and supplying to projects in the GCC.

This is a hands on role where you will personally be responsible for the following:

• Demand Forecasting/Management - it is essential that you have experience in this field
• Creating Procurement Strategy
• Purchasing Plans
• Lead the procurement team of 4 - 5 personnel
• Strategic and operational sourcing, procurement, contracting and supply
• Procurement policies and procedures
• Analysis of market trends
• Risk management

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be degree educated and currently or previously working for a Building Materials Trading company bringing product mainly from Europe, UK and the US
• An additional qualification such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply CIPS would be an advantage.
• ERP systems experience is required
• Arabic speaking would be a distinct advantage.
• The role would suit a Procurement Manager looking to take the step up to Director level

If you fit the above profile please send the CV as follows:
• A word document
• Under each company you have worked for, please add a few lines explaining who your company are and what they do + the industry and products handled.
• What ERP system you have been using.
• Where the products are coming from and you remit in this region.
• Are you experienced with moving goods from Europe and US - this needs to be on the CV.

If you have the above experience please send your CV detailing your current salary and full package.

About the Company

BAC Middle East - the longest established professional recruitment consultancy in the UAE. Established in 1979, we have been at the forefront of the region's recruitment industry for 40 years and were the first firm of our type in the world to achieve ISO9001 certification: a reflection of our constant emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

With our well-developed infrastructure and staff strength, we are able to assist you with recruitment needs ranging from junior professionals through to middle and senior management, whatever your industry sector.

BAC's proven regional experience and resources can help ensure that you recruit the best available candidates and enjoy the many advantages of a managed recruitment process.

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