Buyer Ilities
4 months ago
**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