Procurement Logistics Manager - FMCG

What you can expect to be responsible for as a Strategic Procurement Manager:

Identify and execute against strategic initiatives to build upon category advisor expertisePartner closely with key stakeholder teams to understand critical business needs, trends and strategiesManage a team of junior sourcing professionals including category experts and analysts for the day-to-day coaching, training, and ongoing developmentDefine and implement global sourcing and outsourcing strategies that consolidate and optimize both the supplier base and services, while securing the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and access to the highest levels of service and qualityLeadership role in key procurement activities, including RFx development and execution, Statement of Work (SOW) and contract drafting, and pricing and contract negotiations (new client initiatives).

Greater participation/involvement in cross functional visionary development and implementationGreater responsibility of coaching leadership qualities into subordinates and direct reports, building the future leaders of the organizationLeading a medium/large team, and mentorship of senior buyersParticipating in firm building activities, including recruitment, client visits and wider delivery center improvement activitiesFitting experience for the role would be:

Diverse base of experience across industry & categories (Logistics) - MustExperience in FMCG Manufacturing industryDeep knowledge of Procurement Outsourcing strategies and processesFluency in English and Arabic on a business levelExperience with leading medium to large teams, virtually and across multiple geographiesExceptional mentorship and coaching capabilitiesStrong strategic abilities coupled with analytical curiosity and collaborative styleHigh degree of motivation, ability to prioritize and self-direct, strong business acumen and interpersonal skillsAbility to Inspire, delegate and be an intuitive, creative visionaryExcellent verbal, written and presentation skills requiredProficiency in the MS Office packageSourcing/Procurement systems knowledgeSome experience or aptitude in digitalization and automation of processes would be considered an advantageAny business process improvement methodology such as TQM, Six Sigma, APEX etc.

would be considered an advantage