The Role:

The Procurement Manager will work with the Group Procurement Manager to achieve the objectives of the procurement within Property department focused 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.