Senior Procurement Officer

• Ensure utilizing all economies scale and best practices to win local battles.
• Define and communicate the supply strategy and its implications, to inform and align the respective stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, work simplification and the elimination of non-value-added work.
• Make timely decisions, balancing analysis with decisiveness.
• Make use of competitive insights to shape strategies that counter competitive threats.
• Remove organizational barriers to delivering exceptional internal and/or external customer service.
• Represent the organization in an honest, ethical and professional way and encourage others to do so aligned with the operating framework.
• Manage financial and budgetary based on the assigned area of responsibility.
• Identify metrics, tools and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies.
• Lead the delivery of the savings and operating cash flow programme in his/her categories (products/services).
• Continuously drive operational excellence in strategic sourcing.

Skills

Job Knowledge & Skills

Thorough understanding of procurement principles, processes, and regulations to effectively manage the procurement function.

Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing agreements with suppliers, maximizing value for the organization.

Excellent analytical abilities to assess supplier proposals, evaluate contract terms, and make informed procurement decisions.

Proficiency in procurement software and systems to streamline procurement processes, track purchases, and generate reports.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, resolving issues and ensuring smooth procurement operations.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 5 year(s) working experience, 3 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

Collaboration

Accountability

Resilience

Quality

Leadership

Purchasing Procedures L2

Material Forecasting L2

E-Procurement Tools L2

Purchasing Benchmarking L2

Materials Management L2

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Professional Qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics related course or any Related Technical Certificates