Procurement Director (Energy & Utilities)

Job Summary

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer, the Procurement Director leads the Procurement team that is responsible for professional sourcing of products/services meeting the specified needs of the Business at most competitive commercial terms. The position has the primary accountability of overseeing executive procurement in the management, development and implementation of relevant materials and services portfolio by following market conditions, price trends and formulation of future market trends for the business.

Job Responsibilities 1

Leads the identification of metrices, tools and processes to optimize  sourcing, supplier activies and efficiencies.

Delivery of Operating Cash Flow and Working Capital plans for the specific materials/services and suppliers.

Close coordination with the business to support the launch of innovations as well as new products and service(s) development(s).

Leads in strategic advice and collaboration of procurement strategies, approaches and requirements.

Lead, direct and manage the department goals to be aligned to the business strategies.

Ensure execution of all common procurement strategies for responsible portfolio/category of materials and services.

Ensure consistency and standradization in the approach to drive improvements in procurement activities.

Establish measurable goals in the department's continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities 2

Enhances the department's capabilities by supporting the development of processes, technology and tools.

Oversees the rationalization of suppliers, materials and servies that meet business requirements.

Oversees that the department's internal as well as external customers receive quality and timely procurement service and assistance.

Builds long-term cost reduction and value improvement plans for specific spend areas.

Designs and implements transactional strategies and automation poals for Procure to Pay processes

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Proven leadership in procurement and supply chain experience.

Prior effective experience in communication with supplies, agents, 3rd party providers, advisors as well as benchmarking professional organizations.

Ability to lead efforts in developing and harmonizing procurement processes and standards across the group.

Job Experience

18 years total work experience

8 years on the job

5 years GCC experience is preferred

Competencies

Education