Procurement & Contracts Manager
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Azizi Foods is seeking a Procurement & Contracts Manager to manage, negotiate, and guide procurement and contract processes, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of procurement experience, including 5 years in a managerial role, and a Bachelor's degree.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the development of departmental objectives, policies and procedures pertaining to procurement.
- Create and implement procurement strategies that are innovative, cost effective, and incorporate industry complexities.
- Lead transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve efficiency.
- Manage negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Manage the Procurement function ensuring timely completion and contract drafting in accordance with applicable laws.
- Oversee enlisting and retention of suppliers providing high quality products and services at competitive prices.
- Lead negotiations with vendors/suppliers on project procurement contracts; stay updated on latest procurement practices.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing, contracting, tendering, logistics, vendor evaluation and selection
- 5 years of experience in a managerial role
- Bachelor's degree in any field; preferably in Business Administration or IT
- Chartered Procurement Manager is a plus
- Project Management certification is a plus
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Job Summary
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, negotiating and guiding the process of contracts, logistics, procurement of materials to ensure cost effective purchase of all materials and services whilst ensuring quality control and compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.
- Reporting to Chief Financial Officer.
Responsibilities
- Manage the development of departmental objectives, policies and procedures pertaining to procurement.
- Create and implement procurement strategies that are innovative, cost effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within industry.
- Lead transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency.
- Manage the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Manage the Procurement function ensuring that all procurement activities are completed in a timely manner and that all contracts are drafted in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws.
- Oversee the enlisting and retention of suppliers that provide high quality products and services at competitive prices while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
- Lead negotiations with vendors/suppliers on project procurement contracts; remain up to date on the latest procurement practices and trends.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing, dealing with suppliers in the region, contracting, tendering, commodity, markets and price trends, logistics, vendor evaluation and selection; 5 years of which should be in managerial role.
- Bachelor’s degree in any field; preferably in Business Administration or IT.
- Chartered Procurement Manager is a plus.
- Project Management is a plus.
Additional Information
- Company: Azizi Foods
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Bachelor
- Experience: 8 Years
- Nationality: Emirati
- Job Type: Purchasing/ Procurement
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