Procurement Category Lead

1 week ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Americana Foods - National Food Company Full time

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Strategic:

  • Work closely with collaborative internal stakeholders; technical team, production, quality and other budget owners.
  • Develop and implement strategic procurement policies and processes for indirect spend categories.
  • Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to drive cost-effectiveness and value.
  • Lead, guide, and develop a high-performing procurement team to achieve strategic goals.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to determine their procurement needs and address them effectively.
  • Regularly review and assess the market for new potential suppliers and products, ensuring that the company stays competitive.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the procurement process, striving for efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Join the monitoring and managing risks associated with indirect procurement activities.
  • Supporting preparation and management of the indirect procurement budget.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Operational:

  • Support preparing negotiation strategy and manage negotiations accordingly.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of purchase orders, including quantities, pricing, and delivery dates
  • Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and manage supplier performance and identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability
  • Conduct cost analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, new products, and potential suppliers

Procurement Reporting:

  • Prepare timely and accurate reports for procurement function to meet department goals and department requirements, policies, and standards
  • Provide reports and participate in procurement review discussions
  • Review market reports on price trends and material trends; coordinate with Procurement manager and internal stakeholders for defining future focused procurement plans

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Academic and professional qualifications:

  • Bachelor's / Masters' Degree in Business Administration or Engineering from a reputed University; specialization in Operations Management would be preferred

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement in FMCG industry
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