BUYER F&S Section Manager Nissan

Mission & Main Objectives

Procurement of all related support and service functions and materials related to MARCOMs & General Affairs, whilst always creating a reliable economic source and cost savings.

This role requires integration of multiple stake holder needs, thus making it critical that negotiation skills and ability to work cross-functionally forms part of the skill-set of the incumbent.

Excellent oral/written communication skills; able to work successfully with diverse groups; a self-starter; ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment; strong analytical skills; capable of identifying problems and taking corrective action when necessary

Prioritization is important, strong ability to multi-task whilst being able to deal with high level cross-functionality.

Main tasks and responsibilities :

• Developing, leading and executing purchasing strategies
• Commodity consolidation
• Price Negotiations
• Pricing comparisons, analysis and evaluation
• Re-sourcing
• Spend and Save Analysis
• Attending all technical meetings with suppliers
• Continuous communication and feedback sessions with all end-users
• Purchase order creation : Creation of purchase orders from purchase requisitions, following RFI/RFQ/RFP processes
• Sourcing activities : Sourcing meetings between NMEF/NKSA/IMEA internal customers
• Approving and Awarding tender applications : Follow sourcing procedure
• Supplier Management : Supplier research; evaluation; performance management
• Efficiency Improvement :
  • Organizing of activities
  • Document creation from the various activities
  • Involved in the system conceptualization

Job Scope:

Geographical / Territory: UAE,KSA Specific, + AMIEO (ADOH scopes)

Responsible of products: Facility Services scope

People Management Responsibility: No

Country Specifics

Knowledge of regulations in GCC markets

Background & Experience

• 4-6 years of experience at a professional level in related field
• Min: Degree in business administration or a related field
• Ideal: Relevant Master Degree
• Minimum Education: Bachelor s degree
• Fluent in English , Arabic is an advantage

Specific technical skills

• Computer Skills: Extensive knowledge of MS Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Look Up, Macros), PowerPoint, Access, other PC applications, and mainframe applications as necessary. Data sharing/visualization tools like SharePoint/Tableau a plus
• Excellent organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Research and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Drive cost reduction promotion to increase visibility & accessibility of data
• Project Management skills