Overview
Assistant Procurement Manager at Al Shirawi Group — Dubai, United Arab Emirates. **Responsibility:** - **Procurement Strategy and Planning:** Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with organizational goals. Monitor market trends to anticipate procurement needs and adjust strategies accordingly. - **Process Optimization:** Enhance procurement processes by identifying and addressing inefficiencies. Implement best practices to streamline procurement activities and improve overall efficiency. - **Ethical Practices:**Uphold integrity and confidentiality in all procurement activities, maintaining the company's reputation and protecting its resources.
Full job description
Responsibility:
- Procurement Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with organizational goals. Monitor market trends to anticipate procurement needs and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Process Optimization: Enhance procurement processes by identifying and addressing inefficiencies. Implement best practices to streamline procurement activities and improve overall efficiency.
- **Ethical Practices:**Uphold integrity and confidentiality in all procurement activities, maintaining the company's reputation and protecting its resources.
- Vendor Management: Lead the process of evaluating and selecting vendors. Manage supplier performance through regular reviews and feedback sessions. Foster strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable service and favorable terms.
- **Cost Savings:**Drive cost-saving initiatives by negotiating competitive pricing and benchmarking against industry standards. Monitor procurement expenditures and report on savings achieved.
- **Contract Management:**Oversee the negotiation and administration of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations. Resolve any contractual disputes or issues with suppliers.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities and supplier relationships.
- Team Leadership: Provide guidance, training, and support to the procurement team. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment. Conduct performance evaluations and manage team development.
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders, including project managers and department heads, to ensure procurement needs are met and expectations are managed.
- Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including contracts, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
Duties: (The task performed while discharging responsibilities)
- Develop and execute strategic procurement plans to support organizational objectives and project requirements.
- Monitor and manage procurement budgets to ensure cost efficiency.
- Implement and oversee procurement processes and policies to ensure compliance and best practices.
- Foster a collaborative team environment and ensure adherence to project timelines.
- Stay informed about industry trends and advancements to enhance procurement strategies.
- Ensure timely delivery of materials and services to avoid project delays and cost overruns
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