Job Description

The Company A firm based in Tehran with offices abroad which is part of a leading organization is looking to hire a Procurement Manager. This position would suit someone who has previously had exposure to leading a sizeable project based procurement function of an engineering firm. The Role The successful Procurement Manager will take full responsibility for the following: - Manage overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for the company. - Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money. Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts. - Set policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost effective procuring process for the business. - Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business. Implement change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services. - Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best price and service. - Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals. - Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends. - Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results. - Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities. - Review current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate. - Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes. - Teach and educate managers and associates about the procurement process control. - Interview and train personnel for procurement related activities.