Responsibilities:Identify high-cost areas and implement quick-win savings initiatives.Drive down supplier costs through aggressive negotiation and demand for favourable terms.Prioritize savings as the primary objective in every procurement decision.Conduct in-depth reviews of current suppliers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Asia and Europe regions, identifying opportunities for improvement or replacement.Actively seek alternative suppliers to secure better pricing, quality, and reliability.Establish a competitive supplier environment, ensuring ongoing cost reductions.Implement category management techniques to streamline procurement efforts and focus on high-impact areasPartner with project teams to support procurement needs, ensuring competitive pricing and on-time delivery of materials and services.Leverage market knowledge to secure long-term agreements with favourable terms and ensure constant alignment with evolving company needs.Establish measurable KPIs focused on savings and cost avoidance to demonstrate the impact of procurement.Provide regular reporting on savings and continuously adjust tactics to meet aggressive targets.Maintain transparency and accountability for procurementxe2x80x99s contribution to the bottom line.Collaborate closely with the team to ensure smooth and accurate PO processing.Introduce streamlined processes and tools to increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.Coach and develop the procurement team to foster a culture of proactive cost management.Required Skills:Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is a plus.5+ years of hands-on procurement experience, preferably with a strong focus on cost reduction and supplier management in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Asia and Europe regions.Familiarity with project-based procurement, including managing supplier relationships to meet project timelines and budgets.Excellent written and verbal communication proficiency in Arabic is essential, and knowledge of an additional language is a plus.Strong Negotiation SkillsCategory Management ExpertiseAnalytical MindsetProactive and Results-OrientedCommunication and Teamwork

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