Global Procurement Officer - Heavy Engineering/Construction

Responsibilities:

- Developing and implementing policies regarding purchasing methods and procedures, including bidding, bidding exceptions, and purchasing limits

- Negotiating prices with suppliers on behalf of the company to ensure that costs are kept low while maintaining high quality standards

- Strategizing to ensure that the organization purchases the best possible products while maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of their spending.

- Identifying new suppliers or potential suppliers who could meet an organization's needs

- Creating demand forecasts based on market research and industry trends in order to predict future demand for products or services

- Reviewing bids from suppliers to ensure that they comply with specified requirements

- Providing guidance to suppliers regarding company policies and procedures

- Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers to improve business operations

- Managing supplier performance by monitoring delivery timeframes and quality of goods or services provided

- Monitoring inventory levels to ensure that there is enough supply to meet demand

- Lay down Procurement plans for different regions globally

Skills & Education:

- MBA preferred

- Global procurement experience in heavy engineering / construction

- Excellent Communication Skills

- Good time management and organizational skills.

- Strong bargaining, influential and negotiating skills.

- Experience in International Importation and the operational and commercial risks that arise from having international suppliers.

- Good knowledge of purchasing principles, procedures, and terminology.

- Commercial Awareness/Entrepreneurialism to spot trading opportunities giving you a feel for where certain goods may be sourced effectively

- Candidates must have experience in Procurement/Sourcing finished goods from Suppliers Globally.