Procurement Manager

• →Identify and develop relationships with cost-effective, quality suppliers; initiate new business partnerships
• →Lead final-stage negotiations to secure optimal pricing and terms
• →Ensure timely delivery of requested materials in the correct quantity and quality
• →Review and verify purchase orders, credit memos, contracts, and related procurement documents; identify risks in advance and recommend or make changes in the company's interest
• →Allocate responsibilities among the procurement team to achieve maximum results
• →Examine and reevaluate existing contracts and credit applications on an ongoing basis
• →Work closely with other divisions on project quotation preparation, applying procurement expertise to support profitability
• →Track and report key functional metrics (e.g., cost savings, PO cycle time, supplier on-time delivery) to reduce expenses
• →Anticipate shifts in supplier and client negotiating leverage and adjust sourcing strategy accordingly
• →Control procurement spends and builds a culture of long-term cost savings
• →Manage and progress documentation required for clearing items from port without delay
• →Recommend suitable substitutes when requested items cannot be sourced within the required timeframe
• →Ensure company-wide adherence to procurement policy
• →Review, update, and maintain purchase orders through to closure
• →Ensure orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts; report non-conformances
• →Lead resolution of reception and invoice discrepancies together with finance and logistics staff
• →Update and amend procurement policy in line with emerging risks and industry trends
• →Redesign and update procurement forms, templates, and the standard suite of contracts as needed
• →Ensure delegation of authorities is followed properly across the procurement function
• →Register new suppliers and maintain an up-to-date approved supplier list
• →Ensure no conflict of interest arises in the execution of procurement activities
• →Prepare service level agreements (SLAs) with supporting departments
• →Maintain confidentiality of sensitive procurement and business information

Minimum 10+ years’ experience working as a procurement manager in reputed EPC company. Saudi Aramco project experience preferred

BSc or any graduation /. MBA in supply chain management and Logistics is a plus

• Proven working experience as a procurement manager
• Easy identifying ability of suppliers, products and substitutes
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as dexterity in reading the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Good in making and managing contacts
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience working with Engineering, Project Controls, QA/QC, construction, finance, and logistics stakeholders
• Professional proficiency in English
• Good negotiator

Same as core competencies/duties and responsibilities/evaluation basis