Sourcing Manager 217 views

• Primary Responsibilities
•  Work with Global Category Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Regional Procurement teams to identify cost reduction opportunities and expand capability of third-party suppliers within the region
• Overall responsibility for supplier selection, negotiations, and supplier performance for assigned products
• Organize and lead cross functional team to identify and qualify suppliers through First Article and ensure sustaining processes are in place for long term success
• Prepare Requests for Proposal, analyze bids, and negotiate supplier agreements
• Perform and analyze Supplier Risk Assessments in conjunction with our Supplier Lifecycle Management program
• Communicate information on market trends and changes to the regulatory environment to Category Management and other stakeholders
• Report on cost savings, supplier performance metrics, and hold periodic performance reviews with key suppliers with a focus on continuous improvement
• Support local Procurement team to provide assistance as necessary

Education/Qualifications:  education in Procurement or Supply Chain Management in a global, multi-site environment

Experience Required: 3 – 5 years combined experience

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Must be a legal citizen of Saudi Arabia
• Ability to read and translate drawings, material specifications, purchasing documents, and other information necessary to conduct business
• Highly proficient with respect to culture and business practices in the region
• Must be skilled in project management in a matrix organization with demonstrated leadership ability
• Experience with metals, mechanical equipment, hydraulics, and electronics.  Oil & Gas industry experience is desirable but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, or similar field.  Some post graduate or professional training/certifications is desirable
• Identify compliance training requirements in Saudi Arabia.
• as experience with logistic procedures, customs clearance imports exports in compliance with local and international regulations.

Personal and Interpersonal skills:

• Customer focus
• Business acumen
• Comfort around higher mgmt.
• Conflict management
• Intellectual horsepower
• Priority setting
• Process management
• Managing and measuring work
• Negotiating
• Organizational agility
• Presentation skills
• Strategic agility
• Building effective teams
• Managing vision and purpose

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