Procurement Manager [Agriculture] - YALA

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we are now in the process of building what will be the largest organic date farm anywhere in the world. Producing a range of high quality date-based products, this plantation will have its own brand and be known globally for excellence.



This position is responsible for the procurement of all materials related to our farms.



ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Forecasting likely levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximize business efficiency;

• Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;

• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers;

• Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them;

• Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress - checking the quality of service provided;

• Processing payments and invoices;

• Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future;

• Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities;

• Giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth;

• Developing an organisation's purchasing strategy;

• Producing reports and statistics using computer software;

• Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors;

• Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives;

• Attending meetings and trade conferences;

• Training and supervising the work of other members of staff

Job Details

Date Posted:	2014-08-07
Job Location:	Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
Job Role:	Purchasing/Procurement
Company Industry:	Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing; FMCG
Joining Date:	2014-05-15

Preferred Candidate

Career Level:	Management
Gender:	Male

Apply Now - Jobs in Saudi Arabia - Purchasing/Procurement Jobs in Saudi Arabia - Search All Jobs

Company:

Date Posted: August 07, 2014 at 03:16PM

Apply Directly Here

Procurement Manager [Agriculture] - YALA