Job offer: Procurement Manager

A leading international property development organisation looking to expand their presence in the Middle East region

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  Supplier Management: Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating favorable contract terms, maintaining supplier relationships, preparing statements of work, and managing inventory records.
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  Procurement Process: Developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimize cost savings, coordinating with internal stakeholders, generating purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
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  Quality Control: Conducting regular visits to overseas factories, inspecting product quality and production processes, managing defect replacements and repairs, and collaborating with suppliers to implement corrective actions.
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  Risk Management: Identifying potential supply chain risks, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring market trends to anticipate disruptions.
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  Communication and Collaboration: Fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams, coordinating with customs and logistics agencies, and staying informed about market trends.
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  Reporting and Analysis: Preparing budget reports, cost analysis, risk assessments, supplier performance reports, and progress payment reports for procurement activities.
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  Targets: Setting and achieving procurement targets to meet the business's objectives.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is preferred.
• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related role, particularly with international suppliers and factory management.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with local and international suppliers.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement strategies, quality control measures, and risk management.
• Experience in managing international supply chains and logistics.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Strong analytical abilities for preparing reports, conducting cost analysis, and assessing supplier performance.