The Procurement Manager oversees the international procurement of goods and services, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, compliance, and timely delivery by managing supplier relationships and implementing procurement strategies. The role involves frequent overseas factory visits, quality control, risk management, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to optimize procurement processes and achieve business targets.

Client Details

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

Description




Supplier Management: Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating favorable contract terms, maintaining supplier relationships, preparing statements of work, and managing inventory records.

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.

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.

Risk Management: Identifying potential supply chain risks, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring market trends to anticipate disruptions.

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.

Reporting and Analysis: Preparing budget reports, cost analysis, risk assessments, supplier performance reports, and progress payment reports for procurement activities.

Targets: Setting and achieving procurement targets to meet the business's objectives.




Profile

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.


Job Offer


Career Advancement: Opportunities for rapid career progression within the company, based on performance and demonstrated leadership in procurement.Professional Development: Access to training programs, workshops, and certifications to enhance skills and stay updated with the latest procurement and supply chain practices.International Exposure: Experience in managing global suppliers and overseas factory operations, providing valuable international business insights and expanding the candidate's professional network.Strategic Impact: The chance to shape and implement procurement strategies that directly influence the company's success and growth.Cross-functional Collaboration: Opportunities to work closely with various departments, enhancing cross-functional skills and gaining a comprehensive understanding of business operations.

Skills

Construction Procurement