Group Purchasing Organization Director, Saudi Arabia

Job description

The role involves leading a group purchasing organization team and developing purchasing strategies. Responsibilities include providing commercial-oriented coordination and guidance to management and business units, preparing and administering technical and pricing material for tenders, and ensuring compliance with company policies and local legislation. Additionally, it involves researching and tracking tenders and contracts, and facilitating management approvals required for price levels and contract terms.

Requirements

• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead multiple job areas, and detailed functional and operational expertise
• mastery level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline, with a broad understanding of other areas within the job function
• a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience
• proficient in English, and experience in people management, data analysis, and working without appreciable direction
• influencing across functions and businesses to negotiate and gain cooperation on operational issues and internal divergent objectives
• developing long-term strategic relationships and alliances with key internal and external stakeholders, and communicating and conducting briefings with senior or executive leadership.

Skills