Procurement Manager
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- Develop and implement the annual procurement strategy and plan.
- Lead international procurement of PE/PP resins, CaCO₃, chemical additives, and packaging materials.
- Manage local purchasing for maintenance, HSE, factory, and office requirements.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules with local and international suppliers.
- Monitor commodity prices and identify optimal purchasing opportunities.
- Manage supplier qualification, performance evaluation, and corrective actions.
- Ensure uninterrupted raw material supply while optimizing inventory and procurement costs.
- Manage the end-to-end PR-to-PO process through the ERP system.
- Prepare and monitor procurement budgets and cost-saving initiatives.
- Lead and develop the Purchasing team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or any related field.
- 6–10 years of progressive procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Proven experience in raw material procurement, preferably within plastics, polymer, masterbatch, petrochemical, or related industries.
- At least 2 years in a managerial/senior procurement position with team leadership experience.
- Strong experience with international suppliers and import purchasing.
- Knowledge of Incoterms 2020, LC procedures, MRP, supplier qualification, and ERP procurement processes.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, supplier management, and cost-control skills.
- Excellent English and Arabic communication skills.