Associate Director – Procurement

Experience

Min 8-10 years’ experience in a similar role within a procurement function, ideally within UAE in a centralized procurement model

Qualifications

Graduate (any discipline) preferably with Finance or Engineering background with MBA

Knowledge & Skills

Detailed technical understanding of the assigned commodity / category of spend

•    Strong influencing and facilitation skills to act as the interface between stakeholders / business units and procurement balancing the optimum delivery of customer requirements with the need to adhere to designated procedures.

•    Detailed technical understanding of the assigned commodities / categories of spend

•    Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

•    Strong Project management skills showcasing capabilities to plan, mobilize and manage a Sourcing project with ability to solve show-stoppers and other potential de-railing issue for the project

•    Outstanding relationship management skills (internal & external)

•    Analytical & Negotiation skills

•    Market understanding on vendor capabilities, should costs, supply chain, etc.

•    Strong managerial skills to manage managers by coaching, directing and giving guidance on internal and external domains to achieve ATG objectives

•    Experience with ERPs in a must (preferable SAP / Oracle or JD Edwards)

•             Experience with E-sourcing suites is desired