Contracting & procurement manager - saudi arabia, dammam

• devising and using fruitful procurement and sourcing strategies • establish and maintain supplier relationships by serving as a single point of contact for contractual matters • manage record keeping for all contract-related correspondence and documentation • provide contract-related issue resolution, both internally and externally • monitor and complete contract close-out, extension or renewal, as appropriate • communicate contract-related information to all stakeholders • discovering profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships • negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms • devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies • approve the ordering of necessary goods and services • finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries • examine and test existing contracts • track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness • collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the organization • foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients • expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies • perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements • control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs • draft, evaluate, negotiate and execute contractsskills• computer skills are often an important part of the job as well, so managers should have knowledge of computer software programs and internet-related applications.• strong research, strategic analytical skills.• excellent communication skills, both spoken and written, in arabic and english is a must.• excellent interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills• collaborative and team-focused work style excellent negotiations• presentable, well behaving, leading and highly diplomatic personality• knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market • talent in negotiations and networking • good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software • aptitude in decision-making and working with number • experience in collecting and analyzing data

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