The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:

– Maintain internal processes and systems to ensure quality and continuity of standards, including the delivery of internal and external service level agreements.

– Manage the procurement activities of KEY Good/Services with appropriate suppliers against SLAs and corporate calendars.

– Liaise with Internal (customers) and External stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of high-quality Goods/Services.

– Pro-actively engage and update internal stakeholders (customers), suppliers and line manager procurement matters.

– Resolve procurement issues in the most cost effective and timely manner.

– Communicate Good/Services procurement projects/tenders’ requirements and parameters to suppliers.

– Negotiate supplier rates for Goods/Services procurement projects based on internal stakeholders (customers) spend reports/estimated forecasts.

– Assess Goods/Services procurement projects requirements, validate the specs, recommend better solutions through existing/new suppliers and review tender submission progress.

– Review, assess, define and recommend supplier contracts (including SLAs) as per Alshaya’s legal process and LOA.

– Publish and maintain print Goods/Services procurement approved suppliers list.

– Work with suppliers to ensure continuous improvement of Goods/Services procurement processes and quality.

– Negotiate AVR programs with top suppliers in key markets (initially Kuwait, KSA & UAE).

– Recommend changes to supplier agreements / preferred supplier list and obtain approval as per LOA.

– Maintain historic costs matrix to provide internal stakeholders (customers) with expected cost/quality parameters for budgeting purposes.

– Collate and review Goods/Services spend by internal stakeholder (customers)/supplier for previous year and plan procurement requirements accordingly.

– Review, assess and define specifications and audit final Goods/Services against relevant specifications.

– Ensure purchase orders are in line with approved quotes (rates, specifications & quantities).

– Ensure all Goods/Services procurement expenditure are captured by Oracle / PO Operators

– When applicable, liaise with Finance in terms of payment to suppliers.

– Audit new and existing suppliers to establish their capabilities/capacity to fully support the business with Goods/Services procurement process.

– Assess and recruit new suppliers in new and existing markets to accommodate the business’ requirements.

– Plan and be part of the team handling companywide Goods/Services procurement tenders following internal policies/processes.

– Train, coach and guide team members and internal stakeholders (customers) on effective Goods/Services procurement methods and processes.

– Collate feedback from internal stakeholders (customers) via supplier assessment form, conduct monthly Q.A. assessment of suppliers against specifications and SLAs and develop opportunities to benefit the Business.

– Compile productivity data/savings/ROI for reporting purposes.

– Develop and implement systems and procedures to enhance department contribution to the Business and overall security of assets and information in compliance with company policy and Local Law.

– Manage a team within the Central Procurement Department, including performance appraisal, training and new hire activities.

– Develop and maintain internal and external relationships and liaise with key areas to benefit the Business.

Knowledge:

– Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and work experience.

Experience:

– Minimum of 5 years of combined project management and procurement experience in a procurement environment

– Demonstrated background in all aspects of supply chain management, including experience in conducting bid process

Skills:

– Advanced negotiating skills

– Capability of influencing business stakeholders to add value for the company.

– Good organizational skills and the ability to priorities work, set targets and make decisions

– Ability to work accurately and regularly under pressure

– Initiative, with problem-solving skills