Procurement – Civil
To manage a team of procurement executive engineers, document controllers etc.
• The key measurement of success will be the ability to demonstrate annual cost savings via commercial, negotiation and strategic initiatives.
• To develop a suitable contract database and protocol for ongoing supplier management including the ongoing creation, rationalization and management of “preferred suppliers”, along with a clear contractor overview highlighting key contracted information. ( contract sum, length of term, annual increases, break-clauses etc.).
• To effectively engage with departmental budget holders, about the value of robust procurement and ensure adequate internal training and processes are understood and best practices adhered to.
• To introduce a formal ongoing tendering process.
• To develop and roll out training so that greater control is exerted in negotiations with all.
• To undertake an initial review of the existing purchase ordering process and then implement continuous improvements where necessary to ensure that costs are monitored, reviewed and controlled within budgetary constraints and in line with company Finance procedures.
• To lead supplier negotiations, recommend supplier selection and implement contracts designed to encourage continual improvement.
• To support the business in its endeavors to monitor suppliers’ performance in line with KPIs, contractual obligations and service level agreements.
• To monitor competitor and potential competitor products and services and to communicate such matters to the Senior Management team.
• To act as an ambassador for the Sobha brand at all times and to ensure Group values are upheld to both external and internal contacts, through appropriate behavior and performance
• To undertake any other duties as requested by the Senior Management team, in accordance with the scope and responsibilities of the role.
Desired Profile
The main purpose of the role is to formulate and drive a consistent approach towards all sourcing, purchasing and tendering activity within the business, ensuring that value for money is maximized and cost savings are generated.
Key Skills
Reporting to
HOD
Last Date
20170131
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• The key measurement of success will be the ability to demonstrate annual cost savings via commercial, negotiation and strategic initiatives.
• To develop a suitable contract database and protocol for ongoing supplier management including the ongoing creation, rationalization and management of “preferred suppliers”, along with a clear contractor overview highlighting key contracted information. ( contract sum, length of term, annual increases, break-clauses etc.).
• To effectively engage with departmental budget holders, about the value of robust procurement and ensure adequate internal training and processes are understood and best practices adhered to.
• To introduce a formal ongoing tendering process.
• To develop and roll out training so that greater control is exerted in negotiations with all.
• To undertake an initial review of the existing purchase ordering process and then implement continuous improvements where necessary to ensure that costs are monitored, reviewed and controlled within budgetary constraints and in line with company Finance procedures.
• To lead supplier negotiations, recommend supplier selection and implement contracts designed to encourage continual improvement.
• To support the business in its endeavors to monitor suppliers’ performance in line with KPIs, contractual obligations and service level agreements.
• To monitor competitor and potential competitor products and services and to communicate such matters to the Senior Management team.
• To act as an ambassador for the Sobha brand at all times and to ensure Group values are upheld to both external and internal contacts, through appropriate behavior and performance
• To undertake any other duties as requested by the Senior Management team, in accordance with the scope and responsibilities of the role.
Desired Profile
The main purpose of the role is to formulate and drive a consistent approach towards all sourcing, purchasing and tendering activity within the business, ensuring that value for money is maximized and cost savings are generated.
Key Skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong influencing skills at senior levels to influence acceptance of a new way of working
- Project Management skills
- Excellent team management and people skills are essential.
- Ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers
- Good IT skills to include wide experience of word documents, Excel
- spreadsheets (including pivot tables and charts) and PowerPoint
- Excellent organisational skills Creativity
Reporting to
HOD
Last Date
20170131
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