Summary
Power International Holding is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Qatar to lead demand and supply planning and strategic sourcing for assigned categories or business units. The role manages procurement operations, supplier activities, savings and cash flow programs, budgets, and supply chain risk, while driving efficiency and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or business administration, at least 8 years of experience, including 5 years of relevant experience; 2 years of GCC experience is a plus. ERP knowledge, preferably SAP, is required.
The posting
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Job Summary
The Supply Chain Manager owns and efficiently manages the demand and supply planning function of the group Procurement function for specific categories and/or Business Unit. Responsible for all the strategic sourcing and oversees all operational aspects of professional procurement of products/services meeting the specified needs of the business at most competitive commercial terms. Plays a key role in shaping the Procurement agenda with regards to Savings, Cash and Cost and Risk Management
Job Responsibilities 1
Ensure utilizing all economies of scale and best practices for short and long term procurement.
Lead the delivery of the savings and operating cash flow program in his/her Categories, Cluster and/or Business Unit
Make timely decisions, balancing analysis with decisiveness
Develop and make use of competitive insights to shape strategies that counter competitive threats.
Effectively engage in maintaining all external networks, and continuously builds alliances that will enhance Business’ competitive advantage.
Remove organizational barriers to delivering exceptional internal and/or external customer service.
Practice role model behaviour aligned with the operating framework.
Responsible to manage and optimize the financial and budgetary requirements as required.
Identifies metrics, tools and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies.
Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities
Drive continuous improvement, work simplification and the elimination of non-value-added work.
Drive operational excellence in demand and supply planning.
Job Knowledge & Skills
comprehensive understanding of supply chain principles, logistics operations, and inventory management to optimize the flow of goods and services.
Strong analytical abilities to analyze supply chain data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.
Familiarity with supply chain technologies and software systems to streamline processes, track shipments, and manage inventory effectively.
Leadership and team management skills to lead cross-functional teams, delegate tasks, and foster collaboration to achieve supply chain objectives and goals.
ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.
Job Experience
Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus
Competencies
Risk Management L4
Materials Management L4
Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO) L4
E-Procurement Tools L4
Purchasing Benchmarking L4
Build High-Performing Teams
Provide Direction
Agility
AI Fluency
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Resilience
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics related course or Business Administration