Procurement Head

Job Description : PROCUREMENT HEAD UAE for a leading Engineering & Construction Company involved with University / Hospital / High Rise Building Project at UAE. -Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in international procurement. -Experienced in procurement of technical education and training equipment, goods and services for the company’s projects across Africa Region. -Experience in Manufacturing / Engineering Company. -Should have experience in dealing with vendors based out of China. -Preference given to candidates who have directly dealt with Chinese vendors. -Must have sound knowledge of International Procurement terms, norms and regulations. -Ensures the company obtains quality products for competitive prices in a timely fashion. Plays an integral role in ensuring a company sticks to budgets and operates profitably. -Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs for the projects -Monitors business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times. -Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company. -Identifies and researches potential new suppliers and vendors globally. -Researches new products and services to meet company's goals -Assesses total costs of company purchases. -Negotiates payment terms, negotiates and finalizes incoterms and supplier contracts. -Preference for candidates who have worked in procurement in Education and Government Space. -Strong negotiation and communication skills. -The position will report into the Finance Director/CFO with virtual reporting to the Head of the Education Division. -Candidate should be open to travel to project sites in Africa and also supplier locations globally.

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