Job description and requirements

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.