Procurement Specialist
Saudi Paper Manufacturing
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :9 years, 6 أشهر
Responsibilities:
Lead policies and procedures development for the Procurement and Administration function
Manage Saudi Paper Group non-trade procurement activities covering contract life cycle, purchase to pay, governance, and spend analysis in line with Shaker Group’s strategic objectives to achieve sustainable world-class procurement performance.
Manage and monitor all purchasing activities to ensure they are effectively conducted and completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Review and approve departments’ non-trade purchase requirements based on the assigned budget.
Ensure the development and maintenance of an effective and up-to-date supplier database to assist with the procurement of various products, equipment, materials, supplies and services as per concerned department needs.
Manage the preparation and issuance of Purchase Orders (PO’s), Requests for Quotations (RFQ’s), Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and all relevant documents.
Negotiate payment terms and discounts with suppliers to secure items and services in the specified form, quality, quantity and period required and at the most suitable price.
Consider the consolidation, where applicable, of major demands for greater negotiating power and lower costs (economies of scale), and oversees the supplier awarding and delivery of products.
Communicate with main and strategically important suppliers to resolve problems with the timeliness and quality of supplies.
Review and approve suppliers’ payments and ensure timely processing of suppliers’ payments; Manage payment delays by maintaining good relations with the suppliers.
Identify, evaluate, and capitalize on opportunities to reduce purchasing costs by improving the company’s buying patterns and supply channels.
Coordinate with all related government entities to complete all activities and transactions related to Saudi Paper Group business requirements.
* Overseeing all aspects of procurement, including the sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, equipment, spare parts, services, and the handling of the inbound of turnkey projects.
* Executing overseas procurement activities, such as identifying potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships.
* Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, systems, and procedures across all departments within the organization.
* Leading the implementation of SAP in the procurement section to streamline procurement processes and improve efficiency.
* Regularly reviewing the workflow of procurement and assessing for any necessary changes or adjustments to meet objectives and improve performance.
* Managing the Annual Budget Plan for materials within the organization, including forecasting demand and aligning procurement activities accordingly.
* Arranging and negotiating Annual Price Agreements with suppliers based on demand history to secure favorable pricing for the organization.
* Negotiating fixed annual payment terms with all suppliers to manage cash flow and optimize payment schedules.
* Arranging the workflow of inbound outsourcing to be implemented in the procurement section to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
* Managing the LC (Letter of Credit) transaction of procurement to ensure compliance with banking regulations and minimize financial risks associated with international trade.
n-charge in dealing Foreign Suppliers as per assigned orders.
* currently handles the following;
- all kinds of starch requirements (raw materials)
- honeywell spare parts, services, and contracts
- instrumentation equipment and tools (Endress+Hauser, Fisher, Metso, Neles, Yokogawa, Wika, etc.)
- some electrical parts and services (Siemens, ABB, Schneider, Baldor, GE etc.)
- some mechanical parts (Walmsley, Kadant, Spraying System, Kingsley, etc.)
This specialization is concerned with the supply chain - in other words, our interest is in providing the organization's needs from all sides