The Role:

The Procurement Manager will work with the Group Procurement Manager to achieve the objectives of the procurementocused on saving cost in acquiring goods and services, building up a dependable supply chain and ensuring policy compliance.

Specific responsibilities include:

- Analysing property spend and forecast procurement needs.

- Identifying cost effective and dependable suppliers locally and/or internationally with focus on cost, quality, time and reliability.

- Managing and providing guidance on new supplier implementations process across multiple operating markets.

- Assisting the property project management and finance teams in dealing with supply and supplier-related issues.

Qualifications and Requirements:

You will have:

- 3-5 years experience in a strategic procurement programme within a similar large organisation.

- Experience working with retail property suppliers in Kuwait, UAE and/or KSA.

- Knowledge of working in a new procurement set up, drafting and conducting tenders/ RFQ's, assessing new supplier capabilities and sourcing and developing international suppliers.