Our UAE client is a large multinational group providing a broad portfolio of Education, Energy, Agro and Natural Resources solutions to its business and sales partners in Africa, UAE, Europe and APAC Region

Their initiatives have helped build long-term relationships with communities and stakeholders in all the countries. The end result is in the form of customized, impactful solutions that are scalable and can withstand the test of time.

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Job Description

The Head - Procurement is responsible for developing a strategic approach to the procurement, material management and logistics process for the purchase required. In this leadership role, the candidate will direct the procurement of goods and services; assist Procurement team members and colleagues with procurement processes, update and revise other procurement-related strategy based on country / region; develop and/or update procurement policies and procedures; add value and efficiency to the organization. As a leader for the team, you will have tactical responsibility for the development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems that support the companys acquisition and materials management of goods and services

Key Accountabilities

- Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish, communicate and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.

- Develop, communicate and administer procurement team performance and development plans.

- Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments.

- Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency; meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or recommendations to enhance policies, procedures and develop, communicate and implement new/revised policies, procedures and programs as needed.

- Negotiates payment terms, negotiates and finalizes incoterms and supplier contracts.

- Process purchase orders; develops bids and proposals; and reconcile any invoice discrepancies.

Key Requirements

- Experienced in procurement of technical education and training equipment, goods and services for the companys projects across Africa Region.

- Should have exhaustive experience in dealing with vendors based out of China and Europe. Preference to profiles with experience of procuring educational equipment and machinery

- Experience in executing procurement for large scale govt funded projects ~50-70 Mln USD

- Experience in identifying, profiling and recruitment of sourcing agents and aggregators

- Ensures the company obtains quality products for competitive prices in a timely fashion. Plays an integral role in ensuring a company sticks to budgets and operates profitably.

- Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs for the projects

- Monitors business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times.

- Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company.

- Identifies and researches potential new suppliers and vendors globally.

- Researches new products and services to meet company's goals

Qualifications

- 15-20 Years of experience in international procurement.

- Bachelors degree in Business, Logistics or related field

- International travel will be part of the profile.

- Must have sound knowledge of International Procurement terms, norms and regulations.

- Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development and compliance

- Experience with sourcing and procurement and building a vendor program

- Strong negotiation and communication skills.

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