Company DescriptionAs the region's leading local tech organization, we're proud to say that we have been delivering for millions of people right across MENA for the past 18 years. We were founded in Kuwait in 2004, and acquired by Delivery Hero (DHER) in 2015. This gives us a unique outlook - local knowledge with global expertise. It also allows us to innovate, create, and bring new technologies for the betterment of the MENA region, such as q-commerce, sustainable packaging, cloud kitchens, autonomous delivery vehicles, robots, and drones. We deliver across 9 countries with more than 4,500+ employees! Our food delivery business works with over 27,000 brands and almost 50,000 branches. Our q-commerce concept, talabat mart (121 Stores), now delivers groceries to customers in Bahrain, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE in 30 minutes or less!talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world's leading local delivery platform operating in 70+ countries worldwideRole Summary This role will manage end to end procurement support on a range of complex procurement activities, managing, negotiating, playing a key role for procurement team and delivery of procurement sourcing strategies within the designated categories of expenditure. What's On Your Plate? Reviewing the current procurement policies with alignment with DH policies and planning the procedures for efficiently, honestly, economically and productively purchasing goods. Perform integrate supplier performance management with Supply Quality to ensure continuity of supply through risk mitigation and Supplier Development activities Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements through the scorecard evaluation process Develop key performance indicators to monitor supplier performance, inventory turn objectives and continuity of supply planning Demonstrated expertise in supply chain functions: material planning, master scheduling, production control, inventory management and inventory disposition Developed and implemented a corporate supply chain strategy to safeguard long-term supply, assure access to technology and ongoing cost-competitiveness Monitoring, reviewing and analyzing bids and quotes with suppliers, including the negotiation of service agreements and contracts Achieved targeted improvements in quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness and supply chain flexibility Maintaining company overall procurement budget and streamlining costs and define reporting processes for total company spend by product category and business functions. Managed supplier relationships to ensure a fair competitive environment and maximum utilization throughout the supply chainWhat Did We Order?
Bachelor's Degree
Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and ERP systems
6-10 years\' Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management.
Strong analytical skills to ensure both short- and long-term business goals, objectives, and targets are met
Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Accuracy and precise attention to detail
Ability to work with management and staff at all levels
QualificationsWhat Did We Order?
Bachelor's Degree
Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and ERP systems
6-10 years\' Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management.
Strong analytical skills to ensure both short- and long-term business goals, objectives, and targets are met
Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Accuracy and precise attention to detail
Ability to work with management and staff at all levels