Job Category
Shared services (Head Office)
Job Description
- Ensure that all procurement activities are compliant with organizational policies and procedures.
- Work with the Finance department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on cost, quality, service, and reliability.
- Communicate with stakeholders regarding order status, delivery timelines, and any issues that may arise.
- Manage purchase requisitions and prepare purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
- Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, savings, and supplier performance.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as production, logistics, and finance to understand their needs and ensure timely procurement
- Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier communications.
- Help support the organization in extraordinary events such as claims by contractors, dispute reviews and participation in arbitration
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
- Proactively seek out information that is relevant to job role whether internally or externally to efficiently and effectively deliver. Remain up to date with context of the company and the role within it to provide insight on potential opportunities and/or challenges
- Contribute to the execution and delivery of any activities as and when required to ensure the continuity of work in the absence of other colleagues
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers.
Skills
- Analytical skills and the ability to generate reports
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package and related business communication tools.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Able to interact, communicate with others effectively, and work with individuals and groups.
Education/Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- A professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is a plus.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing role
About The Business
Mezzan Holding Co.is one of the leading food, healthcare, and consumer conglomerates in the Middle East with a celebrated heritage of over 75 years. Headquartered in Kuwait with direct operational activities in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Jordan Mezzan Holding Co: Employs 8,500 people (50+ nationalities) Distributes over 34,000 Stock Keeping Units (SKU) Serves over 100,000 meals a day in Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE through its catering business. Has a total of 130,000 square meters in food, beverage and FMCG manufacturing facilities in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE. Represents some of the biggest names in the FMCG and healthcare industries.
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