Buyer Ilities

Job Title:
BUYER - FACILITIES & SERVICES (MANAGER)

Department:

PURCHASING

Function:

APO

Location:
Dubai, UAE

Level:
EVP - 6

Direct Manager:
Deputy General Manager Purchasing ( NMEF-NKSA-NOAS )

PURPOSE / DETAILS OF THE JOB

Mission & Main Objectives

Procurement of all related support and service functions and materials related to MARCOMs & General Affairs, whilst always creating a reliable economic source and cost savings.

This role requires integration of multiple stake holder needs, thus making it critical that negotiation skills and ability to work cross-functionally forms part of the skill-set of the incumbent.

Excellent oral/written communication skills; able to work successfully with diverse groups; a self-starter; ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment; strong analytical skills; capable of identifying problems and taking corrective action when necessary

Prioritization is important, strong ability to multi-task whilst being able to deal with high level cross-functionality.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Developing, leading and executing purchasing strategies

Commodity consolidation

Price Negotiations

Pricing comparisons, analysis and evaluation

Re-sourcing

Spend and Save Analysis

Attending all technical meetings with suppliers

Continuous communication and feedback sessions with all end-users

Purchase order creation:
Creation of purchase orders from purchase requisitions, following RFI/RFQ/RFP processes

Sourcing activities:
Sourcing meetings between NMEF/NKSA/IMEA internal customers

Supplier Management:
Supplier research; evaluation; performance management

Efficiency Improvement:

Organising of activities

Document creation from the various activities

Involved in the system conceptualisation

Country Specifics

Knowledge of regulations in GCC markets

KPIs

Supplier management & database

Price negotiation as per
APO rules

Procurement cost analysis

Respect of
APO processes and DOA

Milestones achievement

Ability to challenge the end-users

Negotiation of contractual agreements

BACKGROUND & SKILLS REQUIRED

6-8 years of experience at a professional level in related field

Min:
Degree in business administration or a related field

Ideal:
Relevant Master Degree

Excellent organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Research and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Drive cost reduction promotion to increase visibility & accessibility of data

Drive cost reduction promotion to increase visibility & accessibility of data

Project Management skills.

Behavioural Competencies Required

Practical and methodical (analytical thinking)
Effective communication skills
Strong business ethic
Interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Acceptance of diversity
Assertiveness
Trustworthy
Takes initiative (develops cost saving)
Creative problem solving
Strong sense of integrity
Competitive - no complacency
Accountable
Adaptable
Goal Driven

Dubai United Arab Emirates

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