Procurement Lead

Company : Black

Job Description - Procurement Lead

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a prominent manufacturing company in Abu Dhabi, UAE, known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality in specialized products. Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Procurement Lead to oversee the end-to-end procurement activities for their production operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies to ensure the cost-effective, timely, and compliant supply of raw materials, consumables, and services essential for the manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Procurement Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive annual procurement plans and budgets, ensuring alignment with production forecasts and organizational financial targets.
- Sourcing and Cost Management: Formulate and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve significant annual cost savings. Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal terms.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Lead the end-to-end supplier management process, including identification, qualification, onboarding, performance reviews, and contract management for key categories (e.g., wood, resin, laminates, adhesives).
- Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate closely with Production, Inventory Control, and Planning departments to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure an uninterrupted flow of materials.
- Market Analysis: Conduct ongoing analysis of market trends, commodity price fluctuations, and supply chain risks to inform strategic purchasing decisions and mitigate disruptions.
- Compliance and Standards: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as well as external ISO, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and sustainability standards.
- Process Improvement: Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to manage procurement data, streamline workflows, digitize processes, and contribute to system enhancement projects.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Research & Development (R&D) and other cross-functional teams to source new materials for product development initiative

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field. Master’s or certification (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) a plus.
- Min 7-10 years of strategic procurement experience in manufacturing; wood, construction materials, or panel board industry experience is essential.
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, major contract negotiation, and delivering significant cost savings.
- Strong financial and market analysis skills, with proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred).
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

- Attractive Benefits & Salary

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