Procurement Manager
Role Overview
Ataa Educational Company is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves managing and executing procurement operations to ensure the timely provision of high-quality materials and services at competitive costs. The manager will achieve this by developing and implementing purchasing strategies, managing suppliers, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
About the Role
Ataa Educational Company is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves managing and executing procurement operations to ensure the timely provision of high-quality materials and services at competitive costs. The manager will achieve this by developing and implementing purchasing strategies, managing suppliers, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement plan that supports the needs of educational complexes and administration.
- Analyze the company's requirements for educational materials, school equipment, technological tools, and operational services such as maintenance, transportation, and catering.
- Coordinate with academic and administrative departments to understand their needs and develop annual procurement plans based on available budgets.
- Develop strategic relationships with suppliers to ensure the availability of critical resources at appropriate times and of the highest quality.
- Establish procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance, transparency, and efficiency.
- Oversee the purchase of textbooks, educational tools and resources, school furniture, technological devices, and office supplies.
- Supplier and Contract Management
- Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best prices and services, ensuring their adherence to quality standards and timelines.
- Establish a system for regular monitoring of supplier performance, with continuous evaluation of product and service quality.
- Ensure the availability of a diverse range of suppliers to consistently meet the group's needs.
- Manage supply, maintenance, and operational service contracts to achieve maximum operational efficiency for educational complexes.
- Ensure the retention of both physical and digital copies of all contracts and purchase agreements for future reference.
- Process Improvement and Financial Oversight
- Utilize e-procurement techniques and digital systems to streamline ordering, tracking, and analysis processes.
- Develop contingency plans to ensure the uninterrupted availability of critical supplies such as books, educational devices, and maintenance services.
- Monitor expenditure and manage budgets to ensure maximum value for money, alongside monitoring the allocated budget for each department.
- Work on consolidating contracts and agreements to secure optimal prices and quality.
- Team Leadership and Reporting
- Lead and develop the procurement team to ensure efficient and professional execution of purchasing operations.
- Provide ongoing training to procurement staff to enhance negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Prepare and present reports concerning department performance, budget monitoring, and supplier performance.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement Management, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, with experience in the education sector or large-scale companies.
- Strong negotiation skills to secure the best offers and prices.
- Familiarity with contract and tender laws, and compliance standards in Saudi Arabia.
- Possession of adequate technical knowledge to efficiently support job-related tasks.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career