Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Department: Supply Chain

Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager

About the Job:

A Procurement Manager is responsible for acquiring goods and services efficiently, managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts. Collaborate with the Supply Chain to support overall supply chain operations.

Duties:

Employees should adhere to company rules and fulfill their assigned responsibilities, while also recognizing that their duties may extend beyond the specific tasks outlined. Employees should maintain professional conduct by showing respect and courtesy to all colleagues, adhering to the dress code, and using professional communication skills. Proper hygiene, accurate attendance, and mindful use of company property are also essential for maintaining professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for executing the purchasing cycle in general, starting from reviewing and following up on branch order, approval and converting them into purchase orders.
• Monitoring the quality of materials supplied by all suppliers and their compliance with specifications and purchasing standards.
• Ensuring the availability of all factors that guarantee the company receives the highest quality in the market and ensuring there is documentation for comparing submitted offers to achieve transparency.
• Implementing all requirements according to inventory policies and purchasing needs, while studying supply and demand factors and avoiding high-risk policies.
• Fully committed to reviewing reports for all receiving and storage operations of goods to support achieving the best financial results and standards.
• Directing the purchasing team in coordination with the Supply Chain Manager to monitor inventory levels and assess purchasing needs based on business requirements.
• Conducting an internal reporting cycle that ensures smooth coordination among management members.
• Maintaining transparent communication between departments to ensure the effective execution of the ordering and offering process according to a pre- defined plan and budget.
• Monitoring the purchasing cycle, implementing cost control measures, conducting market research, evaluating suppliers, and identifying new suppliers to improve purchasing efficiency.
• Creating a purchasing guide that outlines all supplier data and their purchasing capabilities, as well as the raw materials listed and approved in the operational guide.
• Classifying suppliers into different categories based on all resources and geographical areas.
• Conducting a classification of raw materials and establishing alternative policies in case some materials run out.
• Fully committed to ensuring that no raw materials enter without approval from the relevant departments for their quality.
• Handling logistics and customs clearance procedures related to international purchases to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Addressing urgent and varied issues that arise during the purchasing process to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitoring the proper execution of contracts with suppliers to ensure compliance with all terms accurately.
• Collaborating with the Supply Chain Manager to renew and modify contracts to maintain preferred terms and conditions.
• Communicating purchasing strategies, objectives, and performance indicators with internal stakeholders, while providing regular updates on purchasing activities, market trends, and supplier performance.
• Conducting cost analysis and price comparisons to ensure competitive pricing.
• Supervising records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts and payments, and ensuring they are documented and archived properly in the relevant departments.
• Ensuring the settlement of invoices for the relevant departments.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in business administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience
• Experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management is a plus.
• Outstanding decision-making skills.
• Exceptional talent in negotiating and networking.