ABOUT THE COMPANY
AZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.
JOB PURPOSE
The Procurement to Book (PTB) Services Manager is responsible for managing the group's procurement function, with the aim of improving its effectiveness and efficiency, and generating procurement advantages across the region.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish corporate deals with international companies, leading to important cost-benefit saving ratios, and applying them accordingly at the regional level.
- Define and implement negotiation strategies with key suppliers on contract-related matters as needed to ensure optimal value deals in procurement terms.
- Develop and sustain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating and restructuring business processes and performance specifications accordingly.
- Remain informed about new activities and trends in related markets to facilitate commercial decision-making in supplier identification, selection, and pricing.
- Implement sourcing strategies to provide the company with competitive advantages in the areas of materials, supplies, and services, supporting both corporate and divisional objectives.
- Work closely with country management and HR Managers to develop and reinforce local structures and reporting methods.
- Review and formulate procurement function policies and procedures continuously at local and regional levels to enhance their effectiveness, ensuring support for new country expansions and openings.
- Formulate the department's annual budget and business plan and implement projects accordingly.
- Enhance the benefits of centrally negotiated contracts by maintaining a centralized procurement database.
- Recruit, train, motivate, and evaluate the team to ensure that the department has the necessary skill base, and that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company.
LANGUAGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English.
- Fluency in French is a plus.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Strong understanding of procurement systems and procedures as well as astute commercial awareness.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, or Business Administration, or a related field.
Master’s degree is a plus.
EXPERIENCE
General Experience
Eight to ten years of experience in Procurement, preferably in a Retail Business environment, or a similar role.
Managerial Experience
Five years of experience in a managerial role.
Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.