Job Description Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing SAWACO’s procurement activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services required for operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a reliable supply chain, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Procurement Strategy Development: Develop and implement procurement strategies to support SAWACO’s operational and financial goals.
2. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
3. Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance
4. Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve favorable conditions.
5. Procurement Process Oversight: Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to delivery.
6. Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders and contracts.
7. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulations, and ethical standards.
8. Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions and supplier performance.
9. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the procurement team, including performance evaluations and professional development
10. Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.
11. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and priorities.
12. Communicate with suppliers and contractors to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.
13. Cost Control and Budgeting: Monitor procurement budgets and control costs without compromising quality or delivery.
14. Prepare cost analysis reports and present them to senior management.
15. Documentation and Reporting: Documentation and Reporting:
16. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and supplier performance.
17. Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management.
18. Experience with customs and clearance and freight forwarding
19. Strong knowledge of local freight forwarders and brokers, at least 5 years
20. Experience with KSA customs procedures, and knowledge of HS codes
21. Ability to use SABER platform to issue conformity certificates to ensure timely clearance of international shipments at least 5 years’ experience
22. Basic knowledge of FASAH platform
23. Preferred to have experience with applying customs duties exemptions

Key Skills of the position

• Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyses procurement data and provide insights.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve procurement-related issues promptly.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Position Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost Savings: Achieve cost savings targets through effective procurement strategies.
• Supplier Performance: Maintain a high satisfaction rate with supplier performance.
• On-Time Delivery: Ensure 95% or higher on-time delivery rate for goods and services.
• Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
• Team Performance: Achieve high performance and satisfaction ratings within the procurement team.

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align procurement activities with organizational goals.
• Integrity: Uphold ethical standards and transparency in procurement practices.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing demands and priorities.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Initiative: Proactively identify and address procurement challenges.