Procurement Director

Job Description : PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR KSA MARKET-LEADING FOOD & BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY F&B MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS A MUST BASED IN RIYADH, KSA Are you a senior level Procurement professional with over 8 years progressive experience in the food manufacturing industry? Do you have proven experience leading the entire procurement function? Do you have experience with SAP technology? If you can answer yes to these questions, then apply today! We are working exclusively with a market leading food manufacturer who are looking for a Procurement Director to join their team based in Riyadh. This is a company going through a significant growth journey with an amasing brand who are already a market leader. When we visited the Head Office recently the calibre of talent, culture and vision gives us the confidence to say this is an opportunity you simply SHOULD NOT miss! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Develop and communicate a procurement strategy; establish, communicate and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency · Reporting to the CFO, effectively partner with internal and external stakeholders to influence overall business performance · Take accountability for all procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments · Ability to build a team that works in a collaborative manner · Oversee contract development and administration · Develop and implement procurement-related training programs for the procurement team and organisation · Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organisational value and efficiency; meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or recommendations to enhance policies, procedures and develop, communicate and implement new/revised policies, procedures and programs as needed · Develop a centralised procurement program that adds value and efficiency to the organisation KEY INGREDIENTS · Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics or related field · Minimum 8 years' experience within the food and beverage manufacturing industry · Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior level procurement role within the food manufacturing industry · Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development and compliance · SAP experience is a must · Solid analytical and communication skills · Outstanding team building and leadership skills

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