Procurement Manager

Job Summary

Core Responsibilities

• Use economies of scale and best practices to improve procurement outcomes.
• Define and communicate supply strategy and align stakeholders.
• Lead savings and operating cash flow programs for assigned categories, clusters, or business units.
• Manage supplier relationships, external networks, and long-term partnerships.
• Negotiate contracts and make timely procurement decisions.
• Develop competitive insights and address market threats.
• Manage budgets and optimize financial requirements.
• Establish metrics, tools, and processes for sourcing and supplier efficiency.
• Mitigate business risks and develop opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement, work simplification, and strategic sourcing excellence.
• Remove barriers to internal and external customer service.
• Support HSE initiatives, safety awareness, and incident reporting and resolution.

Job Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth knowledge of sourcing, contracting, and supplier management is required.
• Strong negotiation skills are needed to secure favorable supplier terms and pricing.
• Analytical ability is needed for supplier assessment, cost analysis, savings, and process improvement.
• Knowledge of market trends, industry dynamics, and regulatory requirements is required.
• Leadership and team management skills are needed to lead procurement teams.
• SAP functional skills and ERP knowledge are required for success in the role.

Experience and Education

• The role requires at least 8 years of total work experience and 5 years of relevant experience.
• GCC experience is a plus.
• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering is required.
• A professional qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics, or a related technical certificate, is required.

Competencies

• Risk management, supply chain optimization, materials management, e-procurement tools, purchasing benchmarking, agility, resilience, and quality leadership are identified competencies.
• The role includes building high-performing teams and providing direction.