Head of Procurement-Dubai, UAE

For A well known, Chemical Manufacturing/Distribution Company are currently looking for a Head of Procurement to lead the procurement department across the GCC by Middle East Executive, UAE                                                                 Qualification:

• Chemical Engineering Degree unless otherwise bearing long years of quality experience in procurement of chemical raw materials.
• Very good knowledge and right contacts in global chemical industry

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in procurement or sales of chemical raw materials at managerial level.
• Proven track record of handling business with at least two multinational chemical suppliers or at least 5 years of work experience in a multinational organization.
• Experience of importing chemical raw materials worth at least USD 20 million per annum from at least 5 different countries.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English including preparation of quality reports 
• Knowledge of global suppliers for a wide range of chemical raw materials, products and services and leverage it to accelerate the growth in our top line and bottom line.               

Jobs Description:

• Develop, implement and communicate long term supply chain strategies globally in tune with overall long-term. plans of the group for specific materials, products and services and Establish annual goals and objectives for the Procurement team in coordination with Corporate objectives and manage performance to ensure attainment of the department budgets.
• Develop and maintain periodic forecasts (volume and price) for suppliers and also for internal communication and direct the activities of all functions involved in purchasing, planning and control of materials and Well-versed in operating ERP systems and adequate experience in providing solutions to enhance its application and usage.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards relating to Procurement from around the world.
• Maximize productivity of both Procurement and Logistic teams through participative leadership, establishment  of suitable KPIs, periodic performance measurement, annual appraisals and provision of need-based training.