Purchasing Team Leader

Job Description

The Company:

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is a market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 46,000employees servicing some 110,000retail outlets and has reported net income of SAR 2.04 billionon sales of SAR 19.57billion in 2023. For more details, please visit our website –www.almarai.com.

An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

About the role:

To lead a team of professional buyers / buyers in meeting the needs of internal customers on a timely basis, while delivering the best possible value to Almarai. This is accomplishing by managing the procurement process for the commodities, customers, and/or locations assigned to the team.

Activities:

• Manage the activities and performance of all subordinates.
• Manage sourcing materials / services and place orders directly as required.
•  Report on all activities and performance of team.
• Review and report on costs of major assigned commodities and all cost savings obtained.
• Manage and liaise planned sourcing/procurement activities with customers.
• Assess and report on the performance and capabilities of existing suppliers. Develop enhanced capabilities in existing suppliers. Recommend new suppliers as appropriate to ensure continued cost reduction in major assigned commodities.
•  Coordinate with line/functional manager on development/performance of all subordinates

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in SAP ERP (MM module).
• 2+ years in a managerial or senior buyer role.
• 4+ years overall experience in sourcing or supply chain management.
• Leadership experience in procurement or supply chain is a plus.

Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.