Manager – Procurement Full Time

Main Duties

• Managing specific categories within the business
  
  
  
• Developing strategies for each category and ensure proper implementation of the strategy while aligning with the annual Procurement Plan
• Managing the team of procurement specialists
• Managing the day-to-day activities of the procurement function

Specific Duties

• Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, which allows the candidate to efficiently interact with internal departments (Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Schools) as well as suppliers.
• Running and managing RFQs/RFPs to ensure fulfilment of the Procurement Plan and the category strategy
• Act as a procurement lead on assigned strategic project which could include Technology projects, Merger Projects, special assignments.
• Planning the procurement of school requirements to ensure timely delivery
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and service.
• Identify synergies to enhance the commercial advantage of the organization by utilizing the economy of scale
• Review the award recommendations and provide sound feedback
• Maintaining relations with preferred suppliers to ensure procurement of high-quality goods/services, expedient delivery, and dependableservice at optimum price.
• Analyzing markets to determine supplier’s sources and product availability.
• Compilation and preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations orconclusions. Ability to develop dashboards would be an added asset.
• Ensure compliance of purchasing activities with corporate governance.
• Solving problems related to procurement processes, logistics and tenders.

Minimum Qualifications    
–    Minimum graduate level degree or related Procurement specific qualification.
–    CIPS Certified would be an added value

Minimum Experience    
–    A minimum of 10 years’ experience in procurement within the region. Having education procurement experience is preferable.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills    
–    Fluent English communication skills, written and oral. Arabic is of added value.
–    Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
–    Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
–    Excellent interpersonal skills.
–    Knowledge of ERP systems is a must