vendor manager

Imploy

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 We are a trusted recruitment partner dedicated to connecting experienced professionals with forward-thinking organizations. On behalf of a
 
 growing software company based in Riyadh
 
 , we are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented
 
 Vendor Manager
 
 to manage vendor relationships, optimize procurement processes, and ensure high-quality service delivery. This is a
 
 full-time hybrid role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 .
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 As a Vendor Manager, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and partners. You will play a key role in contract management, performance monitoring, and cost optimization while ensuring vendors align with the company&rsquo;s operational, technical, and compliance standards. This role is ideal for professionals with strong negotiation skills and experience working in software or technology-driven environments.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Manage end-to-end vendor relationships, including onboarding, performance evaluation, and renewal processes.
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 Negotiate contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), and pricing to ensure value and quality.
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 Monitor vendor performance against agreed KPIs and address issues proactively.
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 Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, IT, finance, and legal) to align vendor services with business needs.
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 Ensure compliance with company policies, data security standards, and regulatory requirements.
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 Identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement within vendor operations.
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 Maintain accurate vendor documentation, contracts, and reporting.
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 Support sourcing activities and vendor selection for new technologies or services.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
 
 Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related field
 
 .
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 4&ndash;7 years of experience
 
 in vendor management, procurement, or supplier relationship management.
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 Experience working with
 
 software, IT, or technology vendors
 
 is highly preferred.
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 Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder communication skills.
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 Familiarity with SLAs, KPIs, and vendor performance management frameworks.
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 Proficiency in
 
 ERP or vendor management systems
 
 and Microsoft Office.
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 Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
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 Fluency in
 
 English
 
 is required;
 
 Arabic
 
 is a plus.
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 </ul>
 
 
 What&rsquo;s Offered
 
 
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 Full-time
 
 hybrid role
 
 based in
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 .
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 Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative software company.
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 Competitive salary and benefits package.
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 Collaborative, professional work environment.
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 Opportunities for career growth and long-term development.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Apply Now
 
 
 
 If you are a results-driven Vendor Manager with a passion for building strong partnerships and driving operational excellence, we invite you to apply and join a technology company focused on innovation and sustainable growth.
 
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Vendor Manager

Amazon

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 Description
 
 
 
 The Vendor Manager &ndash; Workforce Staffing will be responsible for managing the end-to-end relationship with third-party staffing vendors, ensuring reliable delivery of contingent and outsourced workforce needs. This role requires strong vendor management, compliance oversight, and operational excellence to secure the right talent at the right time while maintaining cost efficiency and adherence to company standards.
 
 
 As part of our commitment to complying with national labor laws and applicable legislations in Saudi Arabia, this position is open to candidates who fulfill the specific nationality criteria stipulated by local regulations.
 
 
 Key job responsibilities
 
 
 Vendor Relationship Management
 
 
 Develop and manage strategic partnerships with workforce staffing vendors.
 
 
 Act as the vendor relationship owner for staffing vendors, ensuring alignment with business requirements and service-level agreements (SLAs).
 
 
 Conduct regular business reviews with vendors to evaluate performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
 
 
 Operational Management
 
 
 Oversee the staffing plans with Workforce Ops team and fulfillment process with vendors, ensuring timely supply of workforce resources.
 
 
 Collaborate with internal stakeholders (WFS, PxT, Operations, Procurement, Compliance) to ensure vendors meet agreed KPIs related to quality of hire, fill rates, cost efficiency, Amazon SCS compliance, and attrition goals.
 
 
 Governance &amp; Compliance
 
 
 Ensure all vendors comply with local labor laws, ethical recruitment standards, and company policies.
 
 
 Monitor vendor adherence to contracts, service standards, and health &amp; safety requirements.
 
 
 Drive initiatives on ethical recruitment, fair treatment of workers, and compliance with international best practices (e.g., no recruitment fees, fair wages).
 
 
 Performance &amp; Data Analytics
 
 
 Track, analyze, and report vendor performance metrics to leadership.
 
 
 Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization across the vendor ecosystem.
 
 
 Use data-driven insights to improve hiring efficiency and vendor performance.
 
 
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 3+ years of employee and performance management experience
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 3+ years of supply chain experience
 </li>
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 Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
 </li>
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 Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Experience in procurement
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 Experience understanding process flow and suggest improvements to deliver cost savings, inventory reduction, or other benefits to the site
 
 
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 </ul>
 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
 
 
 Job ID: A3077802
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Procurement Vendor Manager (Saudi National), GPO

Qiddiya | القدية

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 Join Qiddiya Investment Company as the Manager - Technology Procurement and become a key architect of an ambitious project aimed at reshaping entertainment and lifestyle experiences in Saudi Arabia. In this influential role, you will be responsible for driving the procurement strategy for technology solutions that empower the project's vision. Your expertise will help secure the best products and services necessary for our rapidly growing environment.
 
 
 
 Main Responsibilities
 
 
 :
 
 
 
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 Strategic Procurement Management
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 Develop and implement procurement strategies focused on sourcing technology-related goods and services in support of Qiddiya's operational goals
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 Lead the negotiation process with suppliers to achieve favorable contract conditions and pricing
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 Conduct market analysis to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities in technology procurement
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 Enhance procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining service quality
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 Vendor Relationship Management
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 Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring the performance aligns with Qiddiya's standards
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 Manage assessments of vendor performance and take corrective actions when necessary to ensure objectives are met
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 Facilitate communication between technical teams and suppliers to ensure seamless integration and support
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 Compliance and Reporting
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 Ensure all procurement activities adhere to organization policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
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 Prepare comprehensive reports that detail procurement expenditures, vendor performance, and achievement against targets
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 Assist in budget management by monitoring procurement spend and forecasting needs based on operational requirements
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 At least 7-10 years of experience in technology procurement, with significant exposure to supply chain management and contract negotiations
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 Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a Master's degree or professional accreditation (CIPS or equivalent) is a plus
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 In-depth knowledge of technology products and the procurement market
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 Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
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 Proficient in procurement software, ERP systems, and market research tools
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 Strong communication skills, with fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is advantageous
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 Experience working in the Gulf region, with a good understanding of the local business practices and supplier landscape is preferred
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 Attractive compensation and benefits package
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Manager - Technology Procurement

noon

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 About noon
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re building an ecosystem of digital products and services that power everyday life across the Middle East&mdash;fast, scalable, and deeply customer-centric. Our mission is to deliver to every door every day. We want to redefine what technology can do in this region, and we&rsquo;re looking for a (add title) who can help us move even faster.
 
 
 
 
 
 Noon&rsquo;s fastest hyper-local delivery platform, Noon Minutes, offers a localized assortment of FMCG &amp; grocery products with delivery within 15-minutes. Currently live across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, offering thousands of products to customers in record time.
 
 
 
 
 
 noon&rsquo;s mission: Every door, every day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you'll do:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The job holder will be responsible for managing vendor selection and in developing and maintaining strong vendor partnerships. The role will also be inclusive of responsibilities such as monitoring industry trends and evaluating competition, to attend major markets as feasible and necessary.
 
 
 
 
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 Perform weekly stock and sales analysis to ensure all brands are trending correctly in line with sales plans.
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 Review planned deliveries in line with sales targets &amp; percentage mix by category, price level and stock levels to achieve sales, profitability and turnover
 </li>
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 Demonstrate understanding of product and pricing analysis to inform pricing strategy and manage all spend within budgetary requirements.
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 Negotiate new &amp; improved working terms with global suppliers to help achieve target margin on all orders up to clearance in line with buying strategy and KPIs.
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 Accumulate trend information and generally maintain market awareness in keeping with our target customer to inform and analyze buying decisions and product performance.
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 Coach and inspire junior members of the team
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 Proactively identify strong and weak selling items and report scope for enhancement to the selection strategy accordingly and report the senior management on a regular basis
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 Meet and manage suppliers with a view to building robust and preferential relationships and secure timely delivery of orders.
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 Prioritize and secure favorable credit terms with suppliers
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 Ensure timely and accurate replenishment of stock
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 Maximizing sales and margins. Understanding the price positioning of the products and gleaning knowledge of how the design and specification of the accessories impacts on the target cost price. Ensure all products are developed within these perimeters.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What you'll need:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a similar field
 </li>
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 Some exposure to the eCommerce Industry
 </li>
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 Strong stakeholder management skills
 </li>
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 Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skill
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 Strategic commercial thinker with impressive analytical skills and critical mindset.
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 Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office/Google Suite
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 Outstanding oral and written communication skills to drive projects with relevant stakeholders across the organization
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Who will excel?
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 We&rsquo;re looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
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 You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
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 We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
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 noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.
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 </ul>
 
 
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Junior Buyer - noon Minutes

شركة نقل المياه Water Transmission Company

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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The job holder is responsible for carrying out the activities of prequalification &amp; vendor management, including vendors relationship and performance guidelines and criteria, and maintenance of the vendors&rsquo; database within set KPIs, agreed budgets and WTCO&rsquo;s policies, procedures.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Roles and Responsibilities
 
 
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 Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of Supply Chain Planning systems, practices, cost optimization, and productivity &amp; efficiency improvement.
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 Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards within WTCO and related functions such as but not limited to (HC, HSSE, Risk and Cybersecurity, etc..).
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 Escalate problems to ensure case/issue is closed efficiently and in a timely manner.
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 Ensure that all work is carried out efficiently, in line with the annual business plans, goals, policies, processes, procedures, and instructions.
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 Review supply market analysis, including inputs about procurement schedule and costs, to identify areas of improvement and develop recommendations for appropriate actions.
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 Proceed with prequalification and vendors management guidelines and criteria covering all relevant assessment measures essential for vendor selection, such as the scope of the study, vendor location, price list, product quality, reputation, brands, etc.
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 Conduct thorough due diligence on potential vendors to assess their financial stability, compliance with industry standards, and capability to meet the business needs.
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 Conduct vendor onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all necessary due diligence is conducted.
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 Evaluate and update prequalification criteria based on regulatory changes, market developments, and company policies.
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 Participate in designing templates and forms to register and filter vendors using different pre-set criteria in an effort to reach a final approved list for upcoming bidding.
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 Ensure the collection and analysis of business units&rsquo; lessons learned in order to highlight needed changes and update the prequalification framework accordingly.
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 Maintain an up-to-date database of vendors, ensuring all information is current and accessible.
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 Design clear comprehensive guides and checklists that vendors can refer to during the prequalification process.
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 Ensure keeping vendors informed about any changes in prequalification criteria or processes through regular updates.
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 Monitor market trends and vendor performance to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation.
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 Update the evaluation processes to operate efficiently and in line with market best practices to support the needs of WTCO.
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 Control of the vendor management database on a continuous basis in order to guarantee efficient vendor evaluation.
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 Monitor the vendor blacklist, according to the vendor evaluation report to ensure adding/removing concerned vendors and keep the list updated.
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 Prepare regular reports on vendor performance risks to the stakeholders.
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 Conduct workshops, webinars, or online training sessions are conducted to walk vendors through the process.
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 Handle dispute resolution with vendors to address any issues related to performance or contract compliance.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Education Requirements
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s in Supply Chain or Relevant fields
 
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Planning, Prequalification & Vendor Management Analyst

Confidential Government

<div>
 
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for an experienced
 
 Procurement Lead
 
 to manage end-to-end procurement activities, drive cost efficiency, and build strong supplier partnerships.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead sourcing, vendor selection, negotiations, and contracting
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop procurement strategies aligned with business needs
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with internal policies and local regulations
 </li>
 <li>
 Optimize costs while maintaining quality and service standards
 </li>
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 Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
 </li>
 <li>
 4+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong negotiation and commercial skills
 </li>
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 Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 r from you.
 
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Procurement Lead

Confidential Semi-Government

<div>
 
 We are seeking an experienced
 
 Senior Specialist in Facility Management
 
 to lead our non-technical, soft-service operations. This role is critical to our daily operations and requires a proactive approach to ensure a clean, safe, and productive workplace. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing services like cleaning, hospitality, waste management, and landscaping to maintain the highest standards for our facility.
 
 
 
 Core Purpose:
 
 To guarantee a high-quality, clean, and welcoming workplace environment by expertly managing all soft services, vendors, and teams.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage and oversee all daily soft services, including cleaning, pest control, waste management, landscaping, hospitality, and workplace supplies.
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 Lead, schedule, and direct in-house service teams and third-party vendors.
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 Manage vendor contracts, monitor performance against SLAs (Service Level Agreements), and oversee the soft services budget.
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 Conduct regular quality and safety audits to ensure compliance with all standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and implement strategies to continuously improve service quality and efficiency.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serve as the primary point of contact for all soft-service inquiries and issues.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 4+ years of facility management experience, with a strong specialization in soft services.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven skill in vendor management, contract negotiations, and budget oversight.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of hospitality protocols and best practices in workplace services.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure high standards in a fast-paced environment.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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Senior Facilities Engineer

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