Key Responsibilities:
▪ Lead a team of procurement managers and specialists, handling personnel development, KPI management, and succession planning.
▪ Develop and implement multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring additional value for the organization.
▪ Oversee the procurement process, including supplier management, market analysis, and sourcing of large value orders.
▪ Present category strategies and individual sourcing strategies to the Tender Committee or leadership when requested.
▪ Monitor global supplier markets, plan material and service availability, and conduct market assessments and benchmarking.
▪ Manage key supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and handle escalations.
▪ Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs and ensure timely procurement of materials and services.
▪ Lead contract negotiations, secure cost-effective sourcing, and manage contracts across procurement categories.
Minimum Requirements:
▪ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
▪ Accredited Procurement/Supply Chain certification is preferred.
▪ 8+ years of experience in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, with at least 5 years in a multinational company.
▪ Proficiency in Oracle Fusion, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS-Visio.
▪ Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage).
▪ Strong knowledge of procurement laws, supplier management techniques, market trends, and pricing practices.
Other Skills:
▪ Strong leadership, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
▪ Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
▪ Knowledge of risk management and compliance procedures.
▪ Commitment to developing others and promoting learning and development within the team.
Management Solutions International (MSI), established in 1987, is one of the leading Human Resources and Management Consultancies, with over 30 years of Multi-industry experience. Headquartered in Virginia, USA, MSI currently has 6 Branches, working with prominent Government / Semi-Government, Multi-National Companies as well as SMEs. MSI, traditionally an Executive Recruitment Firm is a part of CFR Global Executive Search which is a growing alliance of independent Executive Search Companies having 59 Offices in 30 Countries. This gives MSI an edge with a Global database and allows them to effectively conduct Recruitment searches worldwide. Management Solutions International Overview In the latest acquisition, MSI acquired Petrolinx in 2013. Petrolinx is an Oil & Gas specialized entity with an ever increasing database of talent from various sectors, including Exploration & Drilling, Refining, Production, Petrochemical, Distribution. Petrolinx caters to the Government Clients as well and PMC and EPC Companies. Our strength lies in our Consultants’ industry specialisation who provide recruitment consultancy services to the clients in their respective sector. This focus allows our consultants to provide a better understanding of the supply of talent available for the specific role being recruited for. Also, because our consultants have prior industry knowledge they understand our clients’ businesses and can often offer unique perspectives that help clarify their needs and ensure better quality hiring decisions.