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Category Manager Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at MBC GROUP
Title: Category Manager
Company: MBC GROUP
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Responsibilities:
Lead Procurement cross-functional teams by coordinating all business activities to achieve purchase decisions, which deliver the highest quality, reliability, and value to meet the Company’s requirements through the development of strong business relationships and strategic alliances.
Develop, advocate and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas to achieve short and long term savings targets.
Evaluate submitted quotations on the basis of objective criteria using any agreed weightings and scoring process
Negotiate with suppliers to agree contract terms and relationships that will achieve the interests of the organization
Evaluate circumstances for the application of competitive relationships to improve value in the supply chain
Evaluate the financial, commercial and technical capabilities of potential suppliers
Identify the non-conformance of supplier performance and take necessary steps to rectify the same.
Develop and maintain a good relationship with the preferred suppliers. Engage the suppliers in understanding the new innovations available in the market which can add value to the business.
Conduct risk analysis on high spend commodities and suppliers; identify the opportunities for mitigation of such risks and carry out necessary steps.
Assist or help in co-ordination of all post order activities on need basis until the material received in safe condition at the site and till the supplier gets paid.
Ensure compliance with the organization’s procedures that cover the Procurement process
Build strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure you have a clear understanding of their business and roadmap
Prepare and submit the various suits of reports to the Line Manager on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
CIPS certification preferred
Passionate about delivering results
Strong Business Analytical and Planning skills
Excellent proactive problem-solving skills
Strong background in Negotiations
Must be dependable and show initiative to improve the overall throughput and financial goals of the organization
Ability to follow directives and procedures, along with ensuring compliance
Proven decision making and problem solving skills
Strong written and Verbal communication skills
Good experience with client relationship management