Contract: Local Procurement and Logistics Manager / Saudi Arabia

Local Procurement and Logistics Manager

 

The main responsibilities are:

• Leading and managing substantial electronic component spend, sourcing plans and creating objectives to improve service and cost reduction

• Proactively develop and maintain effective relationships with vendor partners at all levels including implementation of a vendor rating system

• Proactive approach to delivering associated strategy development, supplier management, process control and day-to-day management including implementation of a vendor rating system

• Responsible for materials or services for required for manufacturing, & general goods etc.

• Become an expert in the markets in which you procure to determine the appropriate buying strategy for each commodity

• Work closely with all operational teams to ensure continuity of supply

 

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience of procurement in manufacturing and ideally the Electronic Manufacturing industry

• A minimum of 5years buying experience ideally in the Electronics industry

• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills

• Strong communication and people skills that enables leadership and helps to gain confidence whilst building strong relationships both internally and with suppliers

• A demonstrable knowledge of techniques to deliver continuous cost savings and supply chain excellence

• Sufficient understanding of contract law to be able to review agreements