Procurement Manager

We are looking for a Procurement Manager for our project based in Saudi. The ideal candidate will oversee sourcing, negotiating and buying of goods, materials and services meeting the Company's operational requirements.
Overall Purpose of the Role: Purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.
Responsibilities: Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities.Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation.Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities.Prepare reports and updates as and when required.Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements.Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors.Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.Control purchase orders and order schedules.Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.Conduct research for new components and suppliers.Control data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance.Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues.
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