Director - Global Procurement

Allstream Global

Job Category

Others

Job Type

Full Time

Location

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Description

Lead the Procurement Center of Excellence

Job Details

looking for an talented Global Procurement Director to join our Client in Dubai
Job Summary
  • Lead a Procurement Center of Excellence that ensures category strategies are developed in collaboration with stakeholders across company and that all procurement provides company value for money and is compliant with donor requirements. Based on strategy outcomes, assure supply by developing supplier relationships and establish agreements with global suppliers. Scope of this role includes establishing global processes related to the procure to pay function.
Major Responsibilities :
  • Lead advanced data analytics, cost modeling, and TCO analysis in support of sourcing and negotiating strategies
  • Implement and lead Sourcing Category Management as a structured process
  • Lead sourcing including RFX, RFP, negotiations and contracting to put in place the right suppliers
  • Personally and proactively manage all aspects of implementation including entry and exit of suppliers and ensuring effective change management
  • Ensure that every supplier relationship is set up for future continuous improvement of cost down and lead the measurement and review process that ensures delivery of ongoing improvement
  • Work in a way that positively engages the support of stakeholders using problem solving and proactive communication skills.
  • Have a keen insight and understanding of program requirements on a 1-3-5 year horizon.
  • The complexity of categories and projects require high quality project and program management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internally and externally
  • Experience in sourcing complex, indirect spend categories Ensure procurement meets donor guidelines
Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to: Chief Global Supply Chain Officer Position directly supervises: HQ Global Procurement team,
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Global Supply Chain Operations Team, country programs, HQ departments External: suppliers
Job Requirements:
  • Expert knowledge of Civil Construction Industry.
  • Experience in sourcing complex spend categories which have not necessarily been strategically sourced in the past. Experience in a global non-profit, specifically with major donor requirements
  • Experience in employing structured strategic sourcing methodology and leading cross-functional teams.
  • Expert knowledge of: supply chain management best practices, strategic sourcing, inventory management, and purchasing systems.
  • Knowledgeable about fraud prevention practices in procurement
  • Effectively manages ambiguity.
  • Minimum 14 years of Procurement related experience
  • Must have proven project management skills and experience, excellent communication skills, advanced influencing capabilities, the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, and a team building work style
  • Requires a demonstrated record of initiative, problem solving, and change management C-Level presentation skills, negotiation and relationship skills
  • Understanding of procurement-related economic and financial analyses
  • Ability to provide fact based advice and development of market and industry analysis
  • Has advanced and proven knowledge of procurement industry cost structures and drivers
  • Superior supplier negotiation skills through the use of industry facts and data as well as research on supplier’s financial conditions and market positions
  • Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word as well as experience implementing and using procurement systems
  • Bachelor’s degree required
Working Environment: * Standard office work environment. Travel less than 10%

  • Posted on

    14-11-2022
  • Languages Known

    English  
  • Experience

    14 - 16 Years
  • Salary

    AED 48000 / Month (Negotiable)
  • Qualification

    Relevant Bachelor Degree
  • Vacancies

    1