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Job Summary Manage the procurement supervisors in all regions with clear objectives and procurement standards. Implement controls to ensure that the procurement procedures are conducted with the highest level of integrity, efficiency, cost effectiveness and highest Return of Investment. Manage all local purchasing and procurement of the goods or services from local and international suppliers. Evaluate and identify the relationships with the current suppliers in coordination with the Supplier Relations & Contracts Manager Negotiate major contracts for Zahid Group as a whole for key strategic suppliers with national and International presence, based on Zahid quality standards including prompt delivery, keen pricing and advantageous payment terms. Key Accountabilities • Assisting departments in implementing procurement best practices and achieving set goals. • Managing local forecasting, sourcing, logistics, refurbishment, and material handling services. • Maintaining quality standards, processes, and controls. • Adherence to procurement policies and budget guidelines. • Maximizing savings through forecasting, skilled negotiations, and volume purchasing. • Preparing and processing purchase orders in accordance with company policies, budget, and procedures. • Source, select, and negotiate for the best purchase package. • Assisting in sourcing alternative products, suppliers, or sub-contractors. • Liaising with accounts payable department for accurate invoice payment. • Maintaining a log of procurement transactions and prices. • Investigating and resolving operational issues. • Handling corporate major projects and achieving department and set KPIs. Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude Educational Qualifications and Certifications: Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce or equivalent Procurement qualifications such as CIPP, CCMP, SRMP and equivalent certifications is a plus Knowledge: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation and production methods. Technical Skills: PC literacy skills specifically MS Office Application i.e. MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Language Skills: Arabic is desirable. English is essential Experience : Minimum of 7 to 10 Years in Procurement or Supply Chain Key Interactions Key Internal Contacts: National Manager, DFA - Procurement teams - Supplier Relations & Contracts team - Divisions stakeholders Purpose of Interaction: Suppliers & Contracts interactions Key External Contacts: Suppliers Purpose of Interaction: Procurement related matters & negotiations of payment terms Direct Reports: Procurement Supervisors, Procurement Specialists, Sourcing Specialists