Job Overview
Roles & Responsibilities
- Partner with stakeholders, senior leaders, and department heads to understand business needs establishing requirements, scope and criteria for procurement projects.
- Lead tactical sourcing projects across multiple categories including analysis of demand and supply, development of the business strategy, management of the tender and overseeing implementation to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels.
- Negotiating, contracting, onboarding and renewal of framework agreements.
- Support the development of category plans for Capex, Technology and Non-Food items.
- Advise management on capital budget input and expenditure to ensure sound planning.
- Provide accurate guideline on products and prices for capital purchases.
- Provide recommendations related to proactive replacement of capital equipment.
- Review end to end processes to improve management of supplier base, channel management, contract management, enable and improve purchase order compliance and adoption, workflow and approvals, payment processes and data and analytics.
- Implement supplier relationship management with strategic suppliers to deliver greater value.
- Compile business reports monthly that will enhance financial decisions; track and report key metrics to reduce expenses and improve overall effectiveness of the procurement process.
- Analyse cost trends, develop and review cost forecasts.
- Prepare relevant benchmark data and supply market intelligence info.
- Engage in Ad-hoc project such as sustainable sourcing
Desired Candidate Profile
- Knowledge and understanding of the UAE market.
- Strong negotiation skills and a proven ability to secure advantageous terms with suppliers.
- Proven software skills, e.g. Microsoft Office, SAP-Ariba is required.
- Relevant procurement policies, processes, and practices.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of Arabic.
Years and Type of Experience
- A minimum of 5 year’s hands-on experience in procurement.
- Must have F & B/ Hospitality/ Catering industry experience.
Job Detail
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Offered Salary3400 AED-4600 AED
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Job RoleOthers
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Experience3 Years
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GenderBoth
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INDUSTRYRetail
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QualificationBachelor Degree