Procurement Manager

Job Description : PROCUREMENT MANAGER GCC The role will focus on leading all procurement activities for assigned indirect categories and subcategories. RESPONSIBILITIES · 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. KEY INGREDIENTS · Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or in any related field · At least 5 years experience in procurement 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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