Manager/Team Leader for Procurement Jobs 11 May 2024 /Salary Not Disclosed

Your job as a procurement manager or team leader is essential to making sure that your company makes profitable and efficient purchases of products, services, and resources. The following is a summary of your main duties.

GROUP HEADSHIP:

Your procurement team needs direction, coaching, and advice.

Give team members specific goals and performance indicators.

Encourage a cooperative and effective work atmosphere

PLANNING STRATEGICALLY:

Create procurement strategies that are in line with the aims and ambitions of the company.

To help with strategic decision-making, examine supplier capabilities, market trends, and industry advancements.

Find ways to improve supplier relationships, streamline processes, and save costs.

MANAGEMENT OF VENDORS:

Consider aspects like pricing, delivery time, dependability, and quality when evaluating and choosing providers.

To get the best conditions for the company, bargain with suppliers on contracts, terms, and pricing.

To guarantee adherence to contractual obligations and service level expectations, track supplier performance and manage relationships.

MANAGEMENT OF THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS:

Keep an eye on the entire procurement process, from the request to the payment, to guarantee efficiency and adherence to internal guidelines and standards.

Streamline procedures and maximise procurement operations by putting best practices and continuous improvement programmes into effect.

To increase accuracy and efficiency, automate and digitise procedures using procurement software and solutions.

RISK CONTROL:

Determine any possible dangers or weak points in the procurement and supply chain processes.

Create methods for mitigating risks and backup plans to deal with issues like pricing volatility and supply chain disruptions.

Make sure that all legal and regulatory obligations pertaining to procurement activities are followed.

COST CONTROL AND BUDGETING:

Work with finance and other pertinent parties to develop and oversee procurement budgets.

To keep expenses under control and optimise value for the company, keep an eye on expenditures, spot deviations, and take appropriate remedial action when necessary.

ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS:

Work together with internal stakeholders to comprehend their procurement needs and requirements, including the finance, operations, and project management teams.

Effectively communicate with important stakeholders to answer questions, gather input, and offer updates on procurement-related actions.

CONSTANT ENHANCEMENT:

Review and evaluate procurement procedures, performance, and results on a regular basis.

Determine areas that require improvement and put measures in place to boost productivity, cut expenses, and improve procurement tactics.

Promote a culture of creativity and education among the procurement team member

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Any Country

Any Commencement

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6–8 years of practical experience in procurement, with 2 of those years spent in managing or leadership roles.

Experience in the UAE of at least two years is REQUIRED.

a bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a similar discipline (degree needs to be validated by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Requires demonstrable experience in the fields of firefighting, maintenance, and facility management.

demonstrated proficiency in putting cost-cutting initiatives into place and providing cost-saving options.

extensive familiarity with supply chain and inventory management