Procurement Manager

Job Description

On a behalf of high-profile client, we are looking for outstanding Procurement Manager to hire urgently, it is preferable to have work experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC. Our client is seeking a Procurement Manager to be responsible for sourcing and company-wide commitments for direct packaging materials, Job Duties:Management/TechnicalDrive direct and indirect cost savings through the deployment of procurement best practices Deploy procurement best practices across spend areas Develop recommendations regarding procurement strategies to support the Companys overall goals and objectives Develop and implement standards and systems for streamlining procurement processes for all procurement activities Lead institutionalization of the MRP processes and system in SAP Ensure data integrity and completeness in all purchasing-related applications Cross-functionally manage inventory levels and product obsolescence through best practices (VMI, etc.) and enhanced processes Work in conjunction with marketing, engineering, creative and R&D, and suppliers in the development and costing of finished goodsSupplier RelationsWork in close collaboration with Planning, QA, and R&D in the development, costing, and compliance auditing of raw material or packaging products Implement best practices programs such as supplier involvement in NPD, VMI, Index based contracts, etc Ensure all suppliers adhere to Russell Stover Candies defined product standards and specifications to support consistency, quality, and cost efficiency Negotiate contracts with suppliers on behalf of Russell Stover covering yearly or multiple years of supply, with pricing parameters based on volume and component (matrix) pricing PlanningEnsure integrity of all MRP-related inputs, outputs, and processes Establish yearly material needs as part of the budgeting process Monthly and quarterly reassess material needs based on usage, sales forecast, and production plansLeadershipDevelop a continuous learning organization that is positioned to support the current and future growth of the Company Provide coaching and mentoring of individuals in their technical development, change management, negotiations, communication, and cross-functional management Develop clear and relevant individual and team objectives that support the overall corporate strategy Lead procurement participation in the cross-functional product development process. Add value by bringing innovative ideas to the business Minimum Qualifications:Strong ERP systems knowledge required (preferably SAP). High degree of knowledge in Material Requirements Planning: systems design and usage Strong business acumen Proven Project Management skills: Must be highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to handle multiple projects Ability to analyze, develop and implement key cost savings initiatives throughout all commodity lines, co-manufactured products, fixed assets, and service providers Proven leadership abilities Bachelors Degree in Business or related field 5-10 years experience as a Purchasing/Procurement/Sourcing professional, with an emphasis in raw materials packaging

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Procurement Manager

About Company

About TSG (Talent Search Group)

Talent Search Group (TSG) is the most local recruitment influencing entity in terms of partnering with very prestige?s organizations ?Government, ?Semi governments and First class international institutions with regards to engineering and infrastructure business within the Saudi Market such as AECOME (USA), Egis (France), Proger (Italy) etc.,

Saudi Arabia is going through transition period in all aspects; hence this will reinforce the needs for undertaken projects that will contribute in serving the economic development and expected to increase the Saudi GDP by multi-label hundreds of $ billions per year. The strategy covers encompass several new established Cities, including major luxury tourism destination and international airports, hotel brands, resorts and etc. upon completion through partnering with the leading global consulting.

Furthermore, we would like to announce that Talent Search Group (TSG) has been officially, signed and allocated several recruitment and hiring projects with Saudi governments semi-governmental (Key Projects; Mega and Giga) and leading and world?s trusted construction engineering, operating and infrastructure consulting firms.
So we are continuously thriving to achieve 2030 Saudi vision through finding the right talented candidates across the globe. This collaboration includes different complex entities, for example but not limited to, Ministries, Leading Funds, Governmental Companies, Commissions and Authorities, leading and international organizations.

We always focus on cultivating professional relationships, networking, and attention to detail, which has greatly contributed to our success.