Head of UAE Procurement Ops, GPO

Job Description

Job Description :

You will also lead a team of Senior Buyers working in a cross-functional environment with Operations, Procurement peers, support departments, and suppliers.

Key job responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 5-10 Procurement Operations professionals and Coordinators across multiple buildings, ensuring network-wide standardization for all procurement processes and FC service activities
• Manage complex supply chain and procurement aspects in support of Operations Lead within building and network projects
• Coordinate demand identification, procurement, and inventory management of all non-merchandise items for Fulfillment Centers and Delivery Stations
• Partner with Non-Inventory Receivers/Procurement Coordinators and FC Management to coordinate storage, labor, and flow through dock and yard areas
• Supervise supplier relationships and performance to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance
• Develop and utilize metrics to measure operational readiness
• Oversee contract compliance for key spend categories and suppliers
• Administer and organize national/regional contracts for supplies and services
• Resolve payment issues with vendors and accounts payable
• Partner with internal customers to positively influence spending decisions and help manage Fixed Costs
• Run strategic sessions with key country and regional stakeholders
• Execute and lead local and regional strategic improvement and procurement projects

Basic Qualifications :

• 5+ years of employee and performance management experience
• 7+ years of supply chain management (e.g. logistics, inventory turn management, forecasting, operations) experience
• Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
• Experience with ERP and procurement tools, including Oracle, Coupa and Ariba
• Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in managerial capacity in a fulfillment center/distribution center environment of hourly and salaried employees
• Experience in supplier relationship management (e.g. SLAs management, performance/scorecarding)
• CIPS qualification

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