Job Description
Purchasing Manager
Purchasing
Qatar
Qatar International Cable Company-Mesaieed
Full Time
Experienced - over 5 years
WHO ARE WE?
At Nexans, our global vision is to electrify the future. Within the Group, this means innovating beyond cable to bring differentiation and added value to our customers, through innovative services and solutions. With nearly 28,000 employees in 42 countries, the Group is leading the charge towards the new world of electrification : safer, more sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to all.
Our 'Distribution & Uses' business group stands for reliable cabling systems and smart energy solutions, including electrical accessories, to make buildings and power grids more efficient, people-oriented and sustainable.
WELCOME YOU TO THE TEAM
Our story begins in 2008, as a Joint Venture company between Nexans and Al Mirqab Capital and is fully managed by Nexans. We have been involved in many of the country's most ambitious projects, of such well-known end users like Kahramaa, Qatar Rail, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Foundation, and many others. The plant is among the most advanced Nexans factories in the MENA (Middle-East North Africa) region. Being the worldwide leader in cabling solutions, Nexans has transferred its technology to QICC, which is extremely proud to contribute to the rapid development of Qatar economy aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.
In order to support the development and operations of the plant, we are looking to fill the position of PURCHASING MANAGER , under the Purchasing department. The Purchasing Manager, based in Mesaieed, Qatar, reports to the Director of Supply Chain & Continuous Improvement and plays a key role in the restructuring of the Purchasing Department.
This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading contract negotiations, ensuring policy compliance, and overseeing transactional purchasing processes. The position also includes strategic planning, performance tracking through KPIs, market analysis, and continuous improvement of supplier performance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement strategies
- Manage supplier relationships
- Lead contract negotiations
- Ensure policy compliance
- Oversee transactional purchasing processes
Requirements
5 years’ experience (preferably in a cables manufacturing environment)University or College degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, EngineeringProfessional designation preferredExcellent knowledge of Excel and manufacturing software (Navision)IT support knowledge is an assetFull Responsibilities
STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT
Adapts the group purchasing 3-5 years strategic plan at Plant level, and leads the execution planDefines objectives for his / her area in alignment with the strategic planDeploys Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and monitoring within his / her area and coordinates the implementation of improvement action plansImplements Group policies and defines local policies and procedures, when applicableEnsures compliance with the purchasing process and standards in his / her areaLeads the identification and mitigation of major local purchasing risksContributes to translate the purchasing performance into financial impactsConducts spend analysis for his / her areaLeads people development and individual performance assessmentsTRANSACTIONAL PURCHASING
Implements corporate framework agreements and regional contracts at local levelParticipates to purchasing projects, at local levelChallenges needs expression (redesign-to-cost, functional analysis, standardization,…)Defines the supplier panel for consultationConducts Requests for Information / Quotation (Including the definition of a decision matrix)Leads negotiationsSelects suppliers, based on cost breakdown, Total Cost of Ownership and risk analyses,Manages contracting and follow up (customization of standard models, deployment, performance measurement)Places ordersMaintain procurement filesManages purchasing requests, invoices and payments (reception & validation)Reports and manages claimsAnalyzes the gap between Supply Chain procurement forecast and purchasing ordersResponsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Keeps informed on market trends (suppliers, products, customers,…)Conducts market benchmarks (customers, competitors, suppliers)Monitor macro trends in supplier and contract base and implement plans to react.Supports the definition of the supplier sourcing strategy, providing information on his / her marketSUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
Defines the supplier categorization (ABC classification,…)Manages the supplier relationshipsDeploys and monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) per category / supplier, reporting gaps between Service Level Agreement (SLA) and supplier performanceContributes to the definition and implementation of local supplier Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP)Contributes to optimize supplier productivity, participating to annual negotiations on payment terms, storage levels, delivery terms.#J-18808-Ljbffr
