CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Manager to oversee all non-trade procurement categories for the Middle East region on a temporary basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish Middle- East Regional procurement strategies in accordance with global strategies and in line with the company strategy and priorities.
- Monitor market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Conduct needs analysis, supplier sourcing and market intelligence on his/her own perimeter.
- Act as prime interface of internal stakeholders as well as purchasing region to understand needs and communicate about deals negotiated.
- Develop and run supplier portfolio with buy-in from internal stakeholders.
- Collect relevant data and prepare and carry out tender processes.
- Be an active part of negotiation processes with own supplier portfolio.
- Manage tendering process, supplier selection and contract preparation and negotiation in line with the costs and performance objectives.
- Contract knowledge to support and review it with the team.
- Manage supplier onboarding process, monitor performance, drive supplier development, and assess risks and opportunities.
- Foster and implement tools and constant process improvement.
- Follow all procurement KPIs (purchasing performance, supplier monitoring and performance and evaluation, procurement function efficiency, etc.)
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business management, Engineering or related.
- Master's degree (preferably in business administration, economics, finance, supply chain) preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of manage experience of a team or business group.
- Knowledge of high value negotiation and sourcing processes and methodologies.
Critical Competencies
- Result driven, accurate, organization and presentation skills.
- Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in demanding environments with tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills focusing on stablish and maintain cooperative working relationship. Change management skills.
- Analytical, problem solver, self-starter, good communicator, leader, strong negotiation skills.
- A thorough understanding of procurement processes, supply chain management, and supplier relationship management is essential.
- Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations is also important, such as government procurement regulations.
- High ethical values and willing to follow and educate stakeholders on CEVA business rules and Procurement Policies.
Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes involve communication with candidates only through recognized professional channels, such as LinkedIn or an official company email address in the format: [Confidential Information]. We advise you not to respond to unsolicited business proposals or job offers from individuals outside the company.
