Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices
• Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
• Implement procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
• Identify and source new suppliers and vendors
• Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors
• Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database
• Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements
• Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies
• Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements
• Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performance
• Oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations
• Address cost, quality and delivery concerns
• Develop and implement policy for “zero” or “minimum cash transaction policy”.
• Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases
• Introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors
• Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements
• Facilitate timely placement of purchase orders
• Review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures
• Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts
• Monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives
• Produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs and delivery performance
• Oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department
• Evaluate staff performance, develop and motivate purchasing staff
• Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions
• Initiate & develop R&D functions in purchase departments
• Any requirements demanded by the organization on time to time to improve the functions, process and procedure

Education & Experience

• BSC in Logistics or BA or a related field
• 8 Years or more experience with procurement managerial role in leading F&B / Hotel / Hospitality divisions.

Required Skills

• Excellent communications and negotiation skills with suppliers
• Work experience as a Purchaser or similar role
• Good experience to create cost reports and any other required financial reports
• Understanding of supply chain procedures
• Hardworking and with positive attitude
• Proficient in use of MS Office Applications
• Excellent networking and time management skills

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Muscat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• F&B/FMCG/ Hospitality Industry: 5 years (Required)