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assistant purchasing manager

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 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 JOB DESCRIPTION
 
 
 
 As Purchasing Lead, you will be responsible for delivering the day-to-day activities of the purchasing function while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers. You will evaluate purchasing and pricing trends to support demand forecasting and cost optimization. Your analytical and research skills will be instrumental in providing insightful management information to key stakeholders, enabling data-driven decisions that support business goals. In this role, you&rsquo;ll actively engage with current and prospective suppliers to strengthen commercial advantage, ensuring alignment with the company&rsquo;s quality programs and strategic initiatives.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities/Accountabilty &amp; Authority
 
 
 
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 Lead competitive sourcing and purchasing negotiations.
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 Develop and execute sourcing strategies, particularly for supplier changes or spend optimization.
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 Collaborate effectively with procurement team members to manage expectations and ensure a positive internal customer experience.
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 Ensure the needs and satisfaction of operations and production teams are consistently met through procurement activities.
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 Lead and support contract negotiations, supplier management, and contract implementation.
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 Deliver against key targets including cost savings, efficiency, and service effectiveness.
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 Create and gain alignment on category buying strategies with internal stakeholders.
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 Draft, adjust, and implement purchasing contracts based on stakeholder input.
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 Drive adoption and manage organization-wide agreements within assigned categories.
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 Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across procurement processes.
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 Track and report Value for Money (VfM) initiatives.
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 Contribute to cross-functional and cross-organizational sourcing projects.
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 Analyze data to support joint procurement initiatives and increase agreement uptake.
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 Ensure compliance with procurement policies, health &amp; safety, and quality standards.
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 Be accountable for meeting all relevant KPIs.
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 Travel as required to support procurement activities.
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 Perform other duties as needed, aligned with the role&rsquo;s level and responsibilities.
 
 
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 Behavioral Skills/Competencies
 
 
 
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 Strategic Thinking
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 Aligns sourcing actions with business goals and anticipates supply risks and opportunities.
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 Negotiation &amp; Influence
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 Skilled in achieving favorable outcomes while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
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 Collaboration
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 Works effectively with internal teams and stakeholders to meet shared goals.
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 Communication
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 Clear and confident communicator, able to convey complex ideas simply.
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 Initiative &amp; Problem Solving
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 Proactively identifies and addresses issues, driving continuous improvement.
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 Customer Focus
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 Prioritizes internal customer needs and maintains high service levels.
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 Procurement Expertise
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 Solid understanding of sourcing, category management, and contract negotiation.
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 Data-Driven Decision Making
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 Uses data to support sourcing strategies, track savings, and guide decisions.
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 Compliance &amp; Risk Awareness
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 Ensures adherence to policies, quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
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 Results Orientation
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 Focused on meeting KPIs related to cost, efficiency, and service delivery.
 
 
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 Experience/Education/Skill-set Required
 
 
 
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 Degree in supply chain or min 5 years experience in a similar role.
 
 
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 About Us
 
 
 
 Every day, the oil and gas industry&rsquo;s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
 
 
 
 We Power the Industry that Powers the World
 
 
 
 Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success&mdash;now and in the future.
 
 
 
 Global Family
 
 
 
 We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
 
 
 
 Purposeful Innovation
 
 
 
 Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
 
 
 
 Service Above All
 
 
 
 This drives us to anticipate our customers&rsquo; needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
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Procurement Manager: Dammam 2nd Industrial City

Hitachi Energy

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 The opportunity
 
 
 
 You as a Category Specialist will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Implement and adhere to Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategies and processes, and follow-ups in factories to ensure material availability, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness. Lead the procurement process for defined material groups, achieving timely availability, cost savings, quality, and service level objectives. Support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies, and manage supplier performance to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
 
 
 
 How You&rsquo;ll Make An Impact
 
 
 
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 SCM Practice Implementation and support the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of SCM practices, such as Strategic Sourcing, Process &amp; Excellence, Risk Management, Supply Base Management &amp; Quality.
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 Design and implement plans for local sources to reach business targets. Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required.
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 Drive the implementation of global SCM initiatives and monitor performance and global SCM Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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 Supplier / Material Identification and selection and support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in alignment with regional/global Category Managers.
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 Develop SCM sourcing concepts, including number and type of suppliers needed, make-or-buy comparisons, cost scenarios, and new materials.
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 Share sourcing concepts with relevant stakeholders, agree on actions, responsibilities, and deadlines.
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 Work with Category Managers and Supplier Quality Engineers for supplier selection.
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 Identify the need for new supplier developments for critical materials.
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 Coordinate and implement sourcing strategies to identify, analyze, evaluate, audit, and monitor suppliers.
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 Conduct all SCM activities for goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.
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 Contract management and adapt the corporate contractual framework to local business needs.
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 Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.
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 Bid and Proposal support bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information.
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 Strategic sourcing activities and Plan, initialize, and monitor strategic sourcing activities for projects, new product developments, early involvement of key suppliers, and design to cost aspects.
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 Leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process, Initiate and improve operational Excellence &amp; Supplier Performance.
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 Manage Supplier Performance Evaluation (SPE) results and cost targets in new developments.
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 Supplier Relationship Management and managing relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms.
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 Oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues.
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 Internal Stakeholder Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as engineering, planning, and fulfillment to secure material availability in production.
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 Apply standards on health, safety, environment, and business ethics within operational work, contract management, and negotiations.
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 You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
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 Living Hitachi Energy&rsquo;s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
 
 
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 Your background
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or above in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.
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 Experience: Minimum 6-8 years of working experience in Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.
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 Skills: Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
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 Results orientation with proven implementation skills.
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 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade.
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 Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently on a daily basis.
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 Compliance and ethics oriented.
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 Flexibility to travel up to 15%.
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 Preferred: CPSM or PMP certifications, CIPP, CIPM, SAP Experience, Documentation Management Systems, Power BI, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
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 Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic language is required.
 
 
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 Publication date : 2026-06-04
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Category Specialist

Matar Holding company

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 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The Admin Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. The role involves handling daily administrative tasks, maintaining records, coordinating office activities, and supporting various departments as required.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Perform general administrative and clerical duties, including filing, photocopying, scanning, and document management
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 Maintain and update company records, files, and databases
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 Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, and direct them to the appropriate personnel
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 Coordinate meetings, appointments, and conference room bookings
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 Prepare reports, letters, memos, and other business documents
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 Assist in travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, and transportation coordination when required
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 Monitor office supplies inventory and coordinate replenishment
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 Support onboarding activities for new employees and maintain personnel records
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 Assist with document collection, tracking, and submission to internal departments and external parties
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 Maintain confidentiality of company information and records
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 Perform any other administrative duties assigned by management
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, Human Resources, or a related field
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 Fresh graduate or up to 2 years of administrative experience
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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 Good written and verbal communication skills in English
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 Strong organizational and time-management skills
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 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Administrative Assistant

Apparel Group

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 Position Objective
 
 
 
 Responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the store, ensuring a seamless and positive shopping experience for customers, maintaining store standards, achieving financial targets and relaying feedback about customers and products to relevant role holders. This role requires a strong blend of leadership, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of the fashion retail market.
 
 
 
 Financial
 
 
 
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 To drive the store team to achieve the store target and store KPIs.
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 To ensure store shrinkage to be less than 0.2% of the cost of sale.
 
 
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 Process
 
 
 
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 To conduct regular financial and stock audits.
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 To regularly update track and communicate the store dashboard.
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 To maintain the VM standards in the store.
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 To maintain the employee records.(Leave Management, Passport, Performance and conduct History, roster management)
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 Oversee day-to-day store operations, including opening and closing procedures.
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 Set and achieve sales targets, monitor KPIs, and analyze sales performance to identify areas for improvement.
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 Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, performance expectations, and provide constructive feedback.
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 Implement and enforce company policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
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 Communicate regularly with higher management, providing updates on store performance, challenges, and opportunities.
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 Develop and implement action plans based on performance metrics to drive results.
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 Maintaining the back store operation and replenishment of the merchandise.
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 Implement and enforce security measures to prevent theft and ensure the safety of both customers and employees.
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 Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing sales team.
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 Monitor and manage store expenses, budgets, and financial goals.
 
 
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 Customer
 
 
 
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 To drive the store team to achieve club apparel, NPS and DSES goals.
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 To maintain a relationship with the mall management.
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 To effectively communicate with the office back-end team regarding store-related activities.
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 Address customer inquiries and concerns promptly, striving to exceed customer expectations.
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 To manage people in regards with performance and conduct of store employees.
 
 
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 Learning
 
 
 
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 To constantly upgrade the skills of self and team and create a pipeline of future store managers
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 Identifying the learning gaps of the team and creating a process to address the same.
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 Conduct training sessions for new hires and ongoing product knowledge sessions for the team.
 
 
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 Desired Experience
 
 
 
 The ideal Store Manager in a retail company should have 5+ years of progressive experience in customer centric role with strong management experience, leadership skills and problem-solving skills. Proven success in enhancing customer engagement, and achieving &amp; exceeding sales KPI targets for stores. A bachelor's degree in business administration, retail management, or a related field is often preferred.
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Store Manager

Amazon

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 Description
 
 
 
 Do you want to be part of a newly formed organization that is designing and launching new business models across AMET? If so, Amazon Ultra Fast Grocery (UFG) operations is looking for an experienced Operations Lead with a strong record of achieving results. We are looking to hire an Operations Lead to join a team that redefines fast delivery, helps us build and run this new service for our customers, run 3P Store Operations. You will ensure Amazon policies &ndash; including attendance tracking &ndash; are implemented and administered fairly and consistently. This includes motivating, coaching, reporting, and providing feedback of associates&rsquo; performance &ndash; including under the roof/on the road productivity, quality, and safety - as a means for achieving or exceeding Amazon expectations. This is your chance to make history. Our overall mission is simple: we want Amazon to be the place where our customers can find, discover and buy anything online. Whatever our customers want, we will find the means to deliver it. With your help, Amazon will continue to enable people to discover new worlds and implement innovation.
 
 
 Key job responsibilities
 
 
 We're seeking a Team lead for UFG UTR operations in KSA. In this role, you will be responsible for:
 
 
 Managing, On a Daily Basis, End To End UTR Operations For Either One Large Site Or a Combination Of Small Sites, Supervising Store Operations
 
 
 Meeting customer facing metrics, while maintaining operational / quality targets and upholding safety and morale of the team reporting to you.
 
 
 Driving performance management of your team members. Preparing and implementing training and development plans for the pickers.
 
 
 Working closely with merchant stakeholders to continuously improve the operations process and attain a sustained level of performance improvement.
 
 
 Conducting 4M / 5S and Safety GEMBA audits for the stores on a daily basis.
 
 
 Stand-in for Area Manager.
 
 
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
 A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree holder with experience in a customer facing environment, warehousing, logistics or manufacturing.
 
 
 Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
 
 
 Proficiency in MS Excel.
 
 
 Ability travel to different stores within KSA.
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 A self-motivated person with the ability to motivate the associates/team members.
 
 
 Strong execution skills, action oriented, go getter.
 
 
 Resourceful to identify the way to get things done using limited resources.
 
 
 Ability to work under pressure situations.
 
 
 Ability to work in ambiguous situations and to come out with solutions as per the situations faced.
 
 
 Good people management skills.
 
 
 Good analytical and problem solving skills.
 
 
 1-3 yrs of experience in managing a process and people as a lead.
 
 
 Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of SQL would be advantageous.
 
 
 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 - Afaq - Warehouse Branch - J02
 
 
 Job ID: A3079888
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Operations Executive, Amazon Now, UFG

Future Pipe Industries

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 JOB PURPOSE
 
 
 
 We are looking for a driven and experienced General Manager Operations to lead our manufacturing operations in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, ensuring full compliance with FPI standards and local regulations &mdash; with a relentless focus on Health, Safety &amp; Environment, operational excellence, people development, and business performance.
 
 
 While we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, Saudi National candidates are preferred for this position.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Manufacturing &amp; Operations
 
 
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 Oversee local procurement, HSE, manufacturing, logistics/warehousing, and QC/QA across all assigned sites.
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 Ensure production activities meet agreed quality, efficiency, and delivery standards.
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 Control site resources &mdash; labor, materials, and equipment &mdash; efficiently to minimize manufacturing costs.
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 Ensure continuous improvement activities are well-defined and actively in place at each site.
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 Maintain reject and scrap levels in alignment with group standards.
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 Maintenance
 
 
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 Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance systems are in place to minimize downtime and optimize machine efficiency and factory output.
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 Budgeting &amp; Cost Control
 
 
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 Ensure budget targets for each site are achieved; define and implement corrective action plans where performance falls short.
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 Develop CapEx plans for each site to meet the strategic needs of the business.
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 Identify and fully implement cost-saving and cost-control initiatives.
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 Ensure P&amp;C policies applicable to Operations are properly implemented, including performance management, succession planning, and people development.
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 Quality Control
 
 
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 Ensure all sold products meet required quality standards.
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 Drive RFT (Right First Time) performance to meet or exceed group standards.
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 Minimize scrap and reject materials; ensure any that occur are properly flagged and disposed of per group policies.
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 P&amp;L Responsibility
 
 
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 Hold full financial responsibility for the assigned unit, including ownership of the Profit &amp; Loss (P&amp;L) statement.
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 Meet revenue targets, optimize Net Profit, manage operational costs, and report to senior management.
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 Attend customer meetings to communicate production schedules, address delays, and manage quality-related concerns.
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 Present mitigation plans, build client confidence through transparency, and manage expectations effectively.
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 Collaborate closely with Sales, Planning, and Production teams to align operational capabilities with market demands.
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 Ensure cross-functional alignment across Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, HSE, P&amp;C, Finance, Business Development, Planning, Scheduling, and Projects.
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 Health, Safety &amp; Environment
 
 
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 Build a strong safety culture by ensuring all staff comply with HSE policies and procedures.
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 Drive 5S housekeeping and HSE performance across all sites under your control.
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 Comply with all safety, quality, and environmental control procedures and instructions.
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 Promptly report and investigate unsafe acts, incidents, or safety violations; ensure corrective actions are identified and implemented.
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 Span of Communication
 
 
 
 
 Internal:
 
 Plant Managers, Production Managers, CTO, Sales, AVE, Bids &amp; Proposals, Finance, People &amp; Culture, Legal.
 
 
 
 External:
 
 Clients, End Users, Contractors, Consultants, Works Council, Labor Unions, Banks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent.
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 Minimum 5 years of proven track record managing a large manufacturing site.
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 Six Sigma experience (Green Belt or above preferred).
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 Fluent in English &mdash; spoken and written.
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 Preferred Experience
 
 
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 10+ years of total experience in supply chain management and operations roles; chemical industry background preferred.
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 Experience working in a global matrix organization with multiple reporting lines.
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 Job-Specific Skills
 
 
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 Strong ability to write and/or review financial statements.
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 Process-driven with strong analytical skills.
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 Deep commitment to safety and HSE compliance.
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 Strong background in decision support and business intelligence.
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 Proficient in relevant systems and technical tools.
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 Core Competencies
 
 
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 Leadership development and people empowerment.
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 Strategic alignment and execution.
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 Building and developing high-performance teams.
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 Implementing change management strategies.
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 Strategic decision-making in complex, multi-site environments.
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 Advanced AI knowledge
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General Manager - Operations