Procurement and Facilities Manager

Job Description : PROCUREMENT AND FACILITES MANAGER KSA leading supply chain solutions business, providing high quality end-to-end supply chain management and operations across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. The role will focus on leading all procurement activities for assigned indirect categories and subcategories. You will also be maintaining the automated warehouse facilities and overseeing the upkeep and working of overall fleet and equipment including HVAC, cold storage and automated shelving, conveyor belts and packaging equipment. We are looking for that strong individual who will be recognised as a procurement & facilities strategy expert and will collaborate with planning, logistics, and suppliers in order to identify and drive total delivered cost savings, security of supply, innovation and process improvements. Do you have facilities management and indirect procurement experience operating within the Supply Chain Industry? Have you operated with a fleet size of 500+? Would you be excited by the opportunity to help build a function from scratch? Do you have experience managing major CAPEX spend? If yes, this is a business changing the game in the Supply Chain industry and is ideal for somebody who thrives when challenge in a dynamic, fast moving environment. INDIRECT PROCUREMENT • Work closely with the Operations Director in managing and building the entire Procurement division from scratch, overseeing the entire operations, growing the department and introducing strategic procurement solutions to the business • Identify, develop, and implement broader category sourcing strategies and cost saving projects for assigned indirect spend categories and subcategories to reduce total delivered cost, mitigate headwinds and improve security of supply • Create an environment that drives continuous improvement, seeking input from both internal and external sources to undertake a complete review of the sourcing plans and strategies on a periodic basis to ensure that it continues to meet the current and future needs of the organisation • Responsible for all indirect procurement for the business and in ensuring that they are compliant with relevant policies, procedures and guidelines • Develop, in collaboration with the entire senior management team, strategic procurement strategies and be able to analyse spend data, category supplier bases, cost models and manage the overall spending for the business • Establish and maintain supplier relationships, and facilitate periodic business reviews to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT • Plan and supervise all fleet maintenance, equipment installations, preventative & emergency maintenance, and servicing of all warehouses • Implement improved processes and systems to improve performance by reviewing layouts, field wiring, control devices, schematics and automation components • Responsible for all facilities maintenance tasks through direct reports and via third party contractors • Liaise and supervise facilities and equipment contractors and evaluate contractor proposals and identify, source and initiate requisitions for equipment maintenance parts • Maintain inventory database, conduct inventory audits and ensure budgets are maintained • Implement lean strategies and engage in continuous improvement projects, that results to cost reduction, quality improvement, decreased failure rates, lead time reduction etc; have a keen eye for identifying wastes and eliminating the same. KEY INGREDIENTS • Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or in any related field • At least 5 years experience in procurement and/or facilities management role preferably a combined role within the Supply Chain Industry dealing with FMCG transport & distribution or 3PL warehouses • Previous experience in managing automated tracking & shelving, temperature controlled, cold storage, conveying equipment, HVAC, etc. • Specific experience supporting Logistics and/or Fleet (e.g., modal transportation, warehousing, light & heavy fleet, material handling equipment, etc.) is preferred • Knowledge of regional or international FMCG / Food distribution health, safety and environmental systems, processes, standards and requirements

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