Procurement Manager

Havelock One Interiors is looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Background

Since 1998, Havelock One Interiors has established itself as a leading turnkey fit-out service provider in the Middle East. We specialise in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metalworks and sophisticated shop fittings.

As a result of expansion in the key growth market of KSA we are seeking to appoint experienced leaders to take our business forward. Therefore, we are offering interviews with well-qualified candidates who are looking to further their careers. We offer an established work environment and a loyal and respectful corporate culture.

Even though our KSA office is located in Riyadh, we work on different projects all across the country. Consequently, the ideal candidate for the Procurement Manager position (as well as other vacancies in KSA) shall be flexible and adaptable. In return, you will be rewarded with great opportunities to work on challenging projects in this key growth market.

Role Summary

The Procurement Manager will take a leadership role within the procurement function, in accordance with company policies, processes and standards.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Enforce company policy, legal and contractual best practices regarding suppliers
• Eliminate bias from the purchasing process by operating strictly within company guidelines at arms-length for vendors and suppliers
• Monitor and analyse trends in company spending and inventory control in order to make recommendations for the future, and to identify areas for possible savings
• Ensure that all purchases made continue to support the Company's business strategy and are compliant with company policies
• Negotiate terms with suppliers to ensure the best possible price, payment terms and delivery dates for materials and products
• Develop strategies for motivating vendors to provide above-average services
• Identify and pre-qualify new vendors to support business needs and future plans
• Manage and maintain good relationships with vendors
• Expand the capacity of the purchasing function in supporting bespoke and specialized interior related products/materials
• To keep an update about import procedures
• Evaluate potential suppliers to improve supply chain management
• Assess vendor resources and expertise
• Develop metrics and standards for vendor performance in all vendor categories
• Monitor vendor performance, intervening when performance falls below an acceptable threshold
• Maintain a database of preferred vendors for materials and shipping
• Coordinate with accounts for processing orders
• Coordinate with the execution team for verifying and confirming material/product requirements
• Ensure purchasing records are properly maintained by creating detailed delivery schedules, raise purchase orders, update logs and update reports
• Track orders to ensure materials are on schedule and delivered on-time
• Analyse and negotiate purchasing contracts to ensure they are within budget, subject to the approval of the Division Director
• Obtain information regarding current developments or trends in buying/purchasing methods, market prices, product changes and technical specifications
• Ensure that requisitions are processed in accordance with established company policies and control procedures
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure availability of critical stock items
• Issue and update inventory of supplies to ensure availability
• Track the stock of raw materials and components according to specific project number
• Ensure correct cost allocation and plan procurement in a timely manner
  
  

Personal qualities

We are looking for a versatile Procurement Manager in KSA who has the following experience, skills and personal attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• 10 to 15 years of experience within procurement, including at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role
• Ideally experienced in a procurement function within fit-out construction or joinery manufacturing industries
• Understanding of the tender and vendor management processes
• Excellent negotiation skills and experience in negotiating best price, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers
• Likeable, positive and assertive personality
• Strong Excel and Word skills and ideally experienced in using bespoke procurement software (e.g. ERP and MRP software)
  
  

We are looking forward to receiving your application for the position as Procurement Manager in KSA in case you meet the above-mentioned criteria.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.