Procurement Director - Building Materials

As Procurement Director for this building materials company, you will be leading operational and strategic procurement activity, overseeing local and international goods and services acquisition while optimising costs and driving sustainability.

Client Details

The hiring company is a manufacturer of Building Materials Headquartered in Saudi Arabia with operations across the GCC.

Description

As a Procurement Director within our building materials company, your responsibilities will encompass the following strategic initiatives
Develop and execute operational and tactical procurement strategies for the acquisition of both local and international goods and services relevant to our industry.Implement controls to monitor and regulate expenditures, particularly in areas such as logistics, ensuring cost-effectiveness and budget adherence.Lead the sourcing efforts for plant products/parts & services, administration products/parts & services, and align raw material procurement with category managers to ensure optimal supply chain efficiency.Manage procurement activities within designated goods and services categories in alignment with the company's overarching category strategy, while adhering to established policies and procedures.Identify opportunities for cost savings and initiate targeted projects and initiatives across all levels of procurement operations.Negotiate favorable terms pertaining to local volumes, processes, quality standards, and pricing with suppliers, ensuring competitive advantage and value maximization.


Profile
Degree in economics or technical fieldMinimum 5 years as procurement manager in industrial companyStrong negotiation skillsAccepts responsibility and is self-motivatedGood understanding of technical issues in procurementExperience working in cross-functional teamsPreferably experienced in Cement business and SAPFluent in EnglishAbility to handle ambiguity and conflictsSkilled in assessing supplier and market risks





















Job Offer
Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and expertise.Opportunity to lead procurement initiatives in a dynamic and growing company.Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.Collaborative work environment fostering professional development and growth.