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• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, ensuring they meet the company's standards for quality, reliability, and ethical practices.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key categories of goods and services.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, pricing, and available suppliers.
• Manage the tender and bidding process, including the preparation of RFPs/RFQs.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage inventory levels and procurement forecasts to ensure operational continuity.
• Process purchase orders and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Resolve any procurement-related issues or disputes with suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and provide solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze spending data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

General

• Ensure all materials and services required by the Company are sourced and procured in accordance with appropriate policies and processes.
• Review and validate all purchase requisitions.
• Obtain multiple quotations as per the Company's process.
• Issue timely purchase orders with complete details.
• Track and expedite deliveries.
• Maintain a full audit trail for all procurement transactions.
• Ensure compliance with financial authority (AFE/Budget approval).
• Monitor supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in supplier meetings to ensure standards are adhered to regarding price and performance.
• Promote and develop the Company's safety and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with Finance and Contracts to ensure a smooth Procure to Pay process.
• Close all open purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Develop fixed price catalogues and upload onto MAXIMO.
• Consolidate the supplier base.
• Implement sourcing strategies as per the Kraljic model of purchasing.
• Identify opportunities for buying from alternate markets.
• Ensure all orders comply with applicable statutory regulations.

Qualifications

• Preferably educated to degree level in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business Management.
• Working knowledge of purchase order terms and conditions.
• 6-8 years of experience

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical capability.
• Strive for continuous improvement and focus on results.
• Motivated team player.
• Proficiency in Procurement Business Systems (preferably MAXIMO).

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Have you used any procurement or ERP systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP, Oracle)?

Please specify

• Have you personally negotiated with suppliers or managed vendor performance (beyond raising purchase orders)?

Experience:

• procurement: 6 years (Required)

Date Posted:

Country:

Bahrain

Location:

BHR01: Bulding: 130, Road 10, Block 606, Alkharijyah, Sitra, Bahrin

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Role Overview:

• Develop and implement sub-contractor's category strategy. Lead and coordinate sub-contracting activities in collaboration with Field Operations, Finance and other internal and external stakeholders, reporting to Supply Chain Manager. Handling Logistics, warehousing, customs, etc.
• Active research trends within sub-contracting category incl. how external factors impact the category e.g., workforce supply, pricing, investments etc.
• Take full and proactive responsibility for sub-contracting suppliers' performance (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Relationship). Use Otis capabilities where needed.
• Active risk management with supplier risk profiles and mitigation plans (update monthly)
• Provides management information and insights on all dimensions of work area performance to facilitate discussion and decision making related to subcontracting category, both on a periodic basis and for ad-hoc management requests.
• Follows all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

On a typical day you will:

• Proactive monitoring of sub-contracting suppliers cost development monthly and initiate actions if risk of deviations (sourcing based on full TCO)
• Manages sourcing and purchasing programs and processes, and ensures adherence to approved cost, quality and delivery standards under the guidance of the Otis including Sub-Contractors tenders, PO placement etc.
• Align and understand relevant business needs and share relevant information with key stakeholders
• Seeks opportunities to expand the supplier base and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Participates in the definition and approves the supplier selection methods in accordance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviews purchase requests/orders in accordance with the delegation of Approval Matrix.
• Review and evaluate contracts, approving award letters and purchase orders and negotiating change orders.
• Liaises with suppliers and concerned departments on any procurement related activities, procedures, order status and problem resolution.
• Resolves all sub-contractor's issues such as bid disputes and supplier protests in collaboration with concerned departments.
• Participates in the development and revision of procurement and contracting estimation policies, procedures and strategies for Otis and its branches, as appropriate.

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor's degree in business management/administration or equivalent
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or equivalent preferred.
• Be familiar with computer applications (O365).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in performing purchasing and logistics operations in a multinational organization. Knowledge in Global JDE is a plus.

Communication & Key Interactions:

• Interprets or explains data or information to deliver messages to audiences about the subject matter where information may be complex in nature.

Career Growth:

• Necessary training will provide for the enhancement to develop career path, special trainings, and more

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled
Procurement Specialist
to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for strategically sourcing and purchasing products, services, and supplies while ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance. This role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies and managing the complete procurement process for various projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute effective procurement strategies.
• Manage the complete procurement cycle for projects.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and control project costs to achieve budget goals.
• Guarantee quality standards are met in all purchased goods and services.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Expertise in risk management and strategic sourcing.
• Ability to manage and adhere to project schedules.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Job Objective:

Procure items for assigned categories and ensure their delivery to the agreed locations. Conduct the process for disposal of assigned assets.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Receive inputs from business on orders to be placed, ensure that all purchase orders and contracts are duly constructed and processed and ensure timely approvals for the same.
• Monitor purchase requests from business and actioned in accordance the policies and procedures of the department on timely manner.
• Provide technical advice to all users to ensure the most competitive deals from a technical and commercial perspective are achieved. Ensure best Procurement/Purchasing practices are available to support BNET's business effectively and efficiently.
• Receive requests for information on demand requirements from suppliers and respond to them within requisite timelines.
• Receive RFQ, RFP & RFI for evaluation of suppliers. Receive documents on technical evaluation conducted by end user departments and assist in conducting commercial evaluation of RFQs/RFPs received. Prepare a report with ranking of shortlisted suppliers for negotiation.
• Conduct market intel, demand management, cost/TCO analysis.
• Negotiate commercials and contract terms and conditions with potential suppliers. Provide recommendations for supplier selection.
• Engage with the Legal team on all legal issues affecting contracts, purchasing & supply, and ensure that formal contracts and purchasing documents are in line with the professional and legal requirements to always protect the company's legal and contractual rights. Provide the required level of confidentiality to maintain a quality image of BNET both externally and internally.
• Contract lifecycle management, including obligations tracking, renewals before expiry, contract leakage control.
• Identify potential problems within contracts & purchasing activities via effective management of suppliers and recommend and execute solutions for the potential problems.
• Ensure that end user department and supplier relationships are efficiently and effectively managed to enhance user satisfaction and ensure continuity of provision of quality products in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure vendor registration requests are processed and vendors are onboarded in accordance with the department policy and procedures.
• Assist in the Supplier pre-qualification process, receive information from top suppliers in the market for each category and ensure that the most qualified/reliable suppliers in terms of financial stability, market reputation, experience and performance are selected and recommended.
• Act as a caption to address all vendor relation matters (onboarding, tendering, prequalification, performance reporting and transacting with BNET).
• Issue tenders for auctioning scrapped items from stores.
• Ensure movement and release of assets for disposal.
• Implement procedures and controls at each Procurement process, such that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost effective service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure continuous improvement of policies, processes, systems / structural programs, and procedures covering all functional activities.
• Provide relevant information to address employee queries related to Procurement.
• Ensure adherence to conflict-of-interest declarations, gifts/hospitality rules, data confidentiality.
• Operate BNET's ERP/e-sourcing solutions, along with reporting tools (e.g., Excel, PowerBI).
• Asset in data collection and reporting for departments operational KPIs.
• Monitor and maintain procurement commercial contracts repository (archiving, maintaining, reporting).

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering, finance, or a related field, equivalent experience considered.

CIPS Level 2 or above preferred (or equivalent professional certification).

0 to +5 years' relevant procurement experience. Tender Board exposure, telecommunications or a similar industry is preferred, not essential.

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements with suppliers.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to payment.
• Conduct market research to identify cost-saving opportunities and new sourcing channels.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and ethical guidelines.
• Develop and maintain a database of approved suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Support the implementation of procurement best practices and technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively both remotely and on-site.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Identify and source potential suppliers for various goods and services.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about pricing trends and supplier capabilities.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and contracts.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance and manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of all purchasing transactions and vendor agreements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate timely deliveries.
• Resolve any discrepancies or issues related to orders or deliveries.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements in procurement.
• Assist in developing and implementing procurement strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related supply chain role.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and contract negotiation.
• Experience with procurement software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.