BUYER FandS Section Manager EVP-7

Department: PURCHASING

Function: Purchasing

Legal Entity: NMEF

Location: Dubai, UAE

Level: EVP - 7

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: Bachelors 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
  
  

At Nissan, we believe that the differences among us - differences in race, gender, age, mindset, religion, people with disabilities and much more - make us stronger and equip us to better serve our customers and communities. We are committed to creating positive change that ensures transparency and inclusivity throughout the career journey, in order to build teams that create a sense of belonging for all members.

Dubai United Arab Emirates

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