Procurement and Facilities Manager

Job Description : PROCUREMENT AND FACILITIES MANAGER GCC a game changing supply chain solutions business, providing high quality end-to-end supply chain management and operations across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Do you have facilities management and 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 CAPEX and OPEX? 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 envionrment. Keep reading… PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT · 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 direct / 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 direct / indirect procurement for the business and in ensuring that they are compliant with relevant policies, procedures and guidelines · Establish and maintain supplier relationships, and facilitate periodic business reviews to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities. FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT · Plan and supervise all maintenance, equipment installations, preventative & emergency maintenance, and servicing of all warehouses · Responsible for all facilities maintenance tasks through direct reports and via third party contractors / subcontractors · Liaise and supervise facilities and equipment contractors and evaluate contractor proposals and identify, source and initiate requisitions for equipment maintenance parts · Ensure and maintain all business facilities are following legal requirements, licenses or approvals and the same are obtained / renewed at any point of time · Coordinate with GRO / PRO in acquiring or obtaining necessary permits, licenses and approvals for the operation of the business · 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. · Ensure HSSE requirement are realised without delay at the same time reducing the risks to a minimum in order to provide as safe working environment for the business FLEET MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT · Define and implement maintenance and repair programs to ensure optimal fleet utilisation (Vehicles on road) while achieving minimum maintenance cost · Identify, propose and supervise qualified and cost-efficient service providers for all fleet maintenance requirements · Ensure maintenance and repairs are done in the shortest possible time so they can be operational ASAP · Maintain sufficient inventory levels for required consumables (i.e. tyres, oil filters, bulbs, safety equipment etc.) · Identifies misuse or ill treatment of fleet assets and informs responsible line-manager · Keep track of any physical remaining or available fleet distribution in each location · Furnishing regular/on request reports with regards to fleet condition, fleet utilisation, maintenance/repair cost etc. KEY INGREDIENTS · Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or in any related field · At least 15 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 · Saudi Arabia Nationals preferred.

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