Senior Procurement Services Specialist

ABOUT THE COMPANY

AZADEA Group is apremierlifestyle retail company that ownsand operates more than 40 leading internationalfranchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings,sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across theMiddle East and Africa spreadacross 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Procurement Services Specialist at Azadea's Business Services is responsible for supporting the diverse activities related to non-merchandise procurements, ensuring the provision of an effective function to business units.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement sourcing strategies to support the corporate and divisional objectives and provide recommendations on item/services for procurement to maintain the company's competitive edge.
• Manage and negotiate small category contracts under guidance.
• Collate and analyze data to generate routine reports, schedules, proposals, summaries and letters.
• Monitor and supervise the end of month closing tasks performed by the procurement team.
• Establish and optimize a consolidated supplier base, analyzing it to fulfill current and future commodity needs and enhance mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers.
• Monitor consumables' inventory levels, analyze users' purchasing patterns to minimize expenses, establish monitoring controls and address issues related to supply orders.
• Perform continuous research to identify new potential suppliers and remain up to date on new products and market trends.

LANGUAGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in French is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office, "MACROS" and all Windows formulas applications.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

EXPERIENCE

Four to six years of experience in a similar role.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Customer Focus

Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. For example, probes deeply into customer needs to identify less obvious interests or expectations. Consistently goes above and beyond to understand customer requirements and surpass their expectations.

Manages Complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.

Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.

Interpersonal Savvy

Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. For example, grasps others' more obvious social cues and responds appropriately; shows tact and sensitivity in difficult interpersonal situations. Maintains productive relationships with a wide variety of people and from a range of backgrounds.

Situational Adaptability

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. For example, finds out which situations call for flexibility and responds accordingly; seeks and listens to others' input and feedback on how to adapt approach to changing situations.

Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.