Overview
Job Title : Executive Procurement
Job Location : Islamabad, Pakistan
The Executive Procurement is responsible for overseeing all procurement activities within Pakistan, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services to meet the organization's needs. This role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, negotiating cost and terms and conditions, managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with local and international procurement regulations, and leading a team of procurement professionals to achieve the company’s objectives.
Responsibilities
- Scope : Indirect and direct categories
- Develop and implement country-specific procurement strategies that align with the organization's global objectives and local market conditions
- Analyze procurement needs, trends, and market conditions to forecast demand and optimize decisions
- Review procurement procedures to set up common rules and practices in District, based on MER & Caspian Sea. Set up appropriate policies.
- Build a procurement yearly roadmap with an identified action plan
Categories
Review car leasing model as well as EquipmentImplement a regional Travel platformEnsure optimization of equipment and consumables at District levelLead the implementation of Group contracts (Dell, VWR, DHL etc.)Suppliers
Review Top suppliers and set up appropriate contracts and T&C (prices / discounts and payment terms conditions, KPIs) in coordination with MER and Caspian Sea Management, to put contracts in placeBuild and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure reliable supply chains and timely deliveriesEvaluate and review suppliers’ costs, after-sales services and efficiency, based on scorecards prepared by categoryCost Management
Drive cost savings initiatives through effective negotiation, strategic sourcing, and process improvementsMonitor procurement budgets, ensuring expenditures are within approved limits and aligned with the company's financial objectivesAnalyze and report on cost trends, savings, and procurement performance to senior managementInternal Stakeholders Collaboration
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholdersManage stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the end-to-end sourcing process (meet with department managers to understand the needs across each entity and extend to District)Forecast needs and supplies, working closely with all BUs and departmentsPrepare and execute bid packages utilizing RFIs, RFPs, set appropriate sourcing actions etc.Support savings tracking processes, measure contract compliance, and other key metrics to ensure targets are being met and value is being delivered to the businessDevelop, negotiate, and manage the contract process with legal department supportElaborate reports to show the efficiency of the projects implemented, Travels, LAB’s, Printers, etc.Clear target for savings = xxx k EURYou Must Have
Bachelor Degree in relevant field6-8 years of professional experience in Sourcing and Procurement with an understanding of best practices and world-class processesAt least 5 years’ knowledge in multi-procurement categoriesExcellent negotiation and communication skillsStrong understanding of financial measurement; ability to identify and quantify legitimate areas of business benefit (cost savings, avoidance, client satisfaction, quality improvement, etc.)Previous global experience working within a multi-national, multi-cultural environmentRequired Skills
Collaborative team player and leader, able to build a positive work environmentStrong negotiation skillsAbility to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguityCapable of performing in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and time-sensitive environmentEffective communication and presentationKnowledge of internal sourcing / procurement procedures and processes, and of the external trends, global supply markets, and best practicesExceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills#J-18808-Ljbffr