Commodity Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Defines & Implements sourcing strategies, renegotiates frequency.
• Monitors supplier market, identifies and leverage new suppliers and improvement opportunities ( Additional levers).
• Communicates group contracts and required information or advice to all entities to ensure effective compliance with group contracts and group sourcing policies on the Country level.
• Supports Sourcing team when appropriate on sourcing process and strategy definition (i.e. specifications definition, negotiate tactics…)
• Tracks and reports sourcing performance for the commodity.
• Leads sourcing and suppliers performance reporting.
• Performs buying activities on certain commodities or sub – commodities .
• Perform other related duties as assigned by his/her boss.

Main Job Requirements:

§         Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or any related field with minimum 5 years experience related to the accountabilities specified.

§         Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

§         Knowledge of contracting process and associated local and other regulations.

§         Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

§         Knowledge of Commodity markets and price trends.

§         Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

§         Negotiation skill.

§         Knowledge of contract law.

§         Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

§         Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.

§         Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Very good written and spoken Arabic and English.