Purchasing & Procurement

Employment: Full Time

IFS – Finance – Procurement – Business Services Senior Associate – JordanLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Procurement, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and manage the procurement of all goods and services required by PwC for operational and strategic purposes. As a part of the team, you’ll assist in developing our standard practices and compliance infrastructure, managing relationships for both internal clients and suppliers to aid in the strategic selection of suppliers, supplier diversity, and contract negotiations.• Procurement sits within the centralised Finance Function and is managed by the Director of Procurement, the team is responsible for the development of procurement processes, procedures, strategy development, implementation/administration of Business Services procurement activities, optimisation of procurement spend, as well as supporting the operationalaspects of the agreement with the operations, finance and HC team.• The Procurement Senior Officer reports to the Procurement Category Lead and is responsible for supporting the optimisation of the category spend within the Business Services procurement business stream.• The team is the primary point of contact for cost review, optimisation analysis, claims analysis, claims management, tendering, contract review and negotiation with key vendors across all spend categories.• The Business Services procurement stream includes the management of the firm corporate card programme, employee and general office insurance programme, global insurance renewal programme and claims management.Primary duties and responsibilitiesFinancial• Follow the procurement strategy set by leadership, focusing on high opportunity areas of spend, and identifying challenging procurement spend savings across the business.• Assist the Procurement Category Lead with the management of category spend, defining category strategies, working to optimise the contract terms, costing and quality of services delivered. Reviewing vendor performance and benchmarking across the region.• Conducting quarterly claims managements and loss ratios.• Supports the tender and contracting processes within the spend categories, including creation of scopes of work, technical and commercial evaluation, recommendation and facilitation of sign off with key stakeholders.• Reviews contract terms and recommends amendments that support the position of / benefits PwC , particularly strategies for financial negotiations for all significant areas of spend, with aim of achieving year on year reductions in like for like spend.• Personally embody company culture of long-term saving on procurement costs, drive ethos of regionalisation / centralisation of procurement spend and contracts e.g. Regional Frame agreements.• Log savings achieved across the procurement categories.• Ensure accurate capture of procurement data to feed into Finance Systems e.g. LPOs, invoices etc, ensuring meaningful and accurate data is collected, reconciled and managed appropriately.• Overall management of the general office and travel insurance claims process and coordination with the relevant departments.• Manage the global procurement insurance programme including new areas of coverage and renewals across the region with L&F (PwC Bermuda).• Day to day management of the corporate card and p-card programme.Customer• Build internal customer relationships for own category of spend, with key function leads and build collaborative relationships with common goal of optimising functional procurement budgets.• Support development of external vendor relationships with key partners in the markets for own category of spend.• Responsible for day to day support of functional procurement activities, including policy amendments, queries and questions etc.• Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries once contracts awarded.• Provides ongoing contract management support to those teams who may need additional support.• Ensure internal customer satisfaction with Procurement services.Internal Process• Support internal procurement projects and initiatives with any available capacity.• Supports R&Q and OGC on the review of client terms regarding insurances and provides comments on the firm’s coverage and limits of liability.• Work with business partners to ensure understanding of the firm’s needs and implementation options in order to provide guidance in the delivery of efficient procurement processes and tools in the region.• Escalate any issues to Team Lead for resolution.• Support design and implementation of any new opportunities/improvements within category management team.• Support risk management and mitigation approach identification, as well as execution for supply contracts and agreements.• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.• Manage and execute reporting and analysis as required.• Supports risk management and mitigation approach identification, as well as execution for agreements.• Manages the risk, quality and independence process and promotes fair trade within the firm.Learning & Growth• Capture templates and standards into a repository to build the team’s own knowledge management database.• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures.• Responsible for the continuing professional development of self.• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed.

Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEducation• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field required.Language• Fluency in written and spoken English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.Overall Experience• 3+ years of experience in a Business Services role.Specific Experience• Experience in insurances in a large organisation.• Experience within the Middle East is an advantage.Knowledge and Skills• Knowledge of Corporate Insurance principles.• Knowledge of implementing cost improvements.• Strong liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships.• Excellent people management skills.• Ability to work within a team and develop excellent relationships with co-workers.• Knowledge of the tender evaluation process.• Ability to adhere to and implement corporate procurement policies.• Negotiation skills and assertiveness in dealing with external vendors.• Strong ability to collaborate across functions.• Strong customer service orientation.• Organisation, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity.• Strong verbal and written communication skills.• Ethical Conduct.

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JOB SUMMARYThe Specialist Procurement works closely with the Senior Specialist Procurement on all the procurement processes and procedures, supporting the Senior Specialist in monitoring contracts and their progress by ensuring cost effective deals with vendors, and transparent procurement strategies in line with agreed procedures ensuring processes.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES• Assists in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and whole life costing and ensuring adherence to ISO 9001:2008• Participates in internal and external meetings and promote procurement best practice• Takes an active lead in the introduction, development and implementation of E-Business solutions within the organization• Reviews vendors and proposed projects ensuring they bring value for money to the Company.• Reports findings and progress and makes recommendations as and where required to support a change of policy• Carries out the duties relevant to the role in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity and shows due respect for all employees and users of the department’s services, in accordance with the Company Procurement Policy• Prepares Request for Quotation, enters quotes, makes purchase orders on Oracle or such other system in use from time to time• Manages and updates price agreements and approved vendors list ensuring that the latest information is captured and always up to date• Prepares the operating budgets, inventory management, and purchasing objectives for review of the Senior Specialist• Manages the petty cash and credit card purchases by monitoring and tracking of invoices• Organizes and minutes the Company Tender Committee meetings• Prepares monthly reports, Service Level Agreement reports, and other reports in a timely manner as required• Undertakes the tendering, evaluation, placement and monitoring of a portfolio of corporate contracts.• Participates in negotiation of contract terms on a range of central contracts and to monitor performance against these contracts• Prepares all internal and external contract approval documentation, and complete all activities required to expedite internal and external approvals• Develops and maintains a variety of logs, contract files and records pertaining to contract-related issues, prepares periodic and special reports as needed, and maintains all contracts• Operates within a structured environment reporting to Senior Specialist or his designated staff• Works according to established policies, procedures and Company Procurement Policy guidelines• Completes assignments or reports for the review of the Senior Specialist• Works and operates as part of the Company Procurement department within a multinational, multicultural environment having a high level of positive interaction with clients and employees of a wide variety of backgrounds• Operates within objectives and internal policies to achieve goals and targets• Takes the freedom to deal with all procurement and administrative issues arising; would refer to management when necessary to brief them on serious or repetitive issues or cost impact• Handles safeguards private/ confidential information• Always uplift Company’s image with Company’s tenants, Company’s firms and Company’s subsidiaries, stakeholders and other departments by being professional in behaviour and dealings

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or other related discipline.• Minimum Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, logistics or procurement.JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS• Familiar with tendering process, contracts etc.• Strong understanding of tendering services and requirements• Excellent negotiation skills• Strong relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders• Proactive and ability to solve problems or issues promptly• Solid ability to deal with numbers• Good negotiation skills• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Influential and persuasion skills• Solid decision-making skills and critical thinking• Solid planning and organization skills, ability to multitasks and work on various projects at the same time• Ability to analyse data and represent facts, findings and ideas appropriately• Problem solving skills• Computer skills including ERP (e.g. Oracle, SAP, etc)• Very quality-focused, able to use quality management methods, tools and techniques to create and support an environment that meets the needs of the organization• Committed to continuous improvement, committed to actively pursuing ongoing efforts to improve performance and increase one’s ability to fulfil requirements

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Employment: Full Time

Working closely with the Growth and Business Development teams, as the Bid Manager you will be responsible for delivering high-quality bids on time and within budget. This individual will be responsible for successfully navigating bids through the internal governance process and obtaining relevant approvals at each stage of the procurement. The successful candidate will lead the management, production and delivery of bids across all sectors primarily in Saudi Arabia. Growth in Saudi is fundamental to the SME core strategy and it needs a Growth team on the ground.Key accountabilities:• Lead and motivate high performing bid teams, in accordance with Serco’s governing principles, with an expectation to win.• Deliver high-quality bids on time and within budget by developing bid management framework.• Develop positive relationship with the customer where appropriate through the opportunity owner.• Monitor competitors and stakeholders by conducting regular competitor/market intelligence reviews and stakeholder analysis.• Ensure solution meets customer needs by working closely with Bid Director and SMEs to review and challenge solution and seeking stakeholder feedback on solution/submission.• Lead by example and ensure that ways to conserve energy, water and resources and minimise the generation of waste are identified and responded to within their area of responsibility.

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification, or be able to demonstrate strong intellectual capacity, including excellent literacy and numeracy.You are likely to have experience of:• Leading bid teams (GBP 10M per annum contracts).• Project management.• Delivering projects to tight deadlines.• Negotiating and closing new opportunities.• A minimum of 5 years’ experience.

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:
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Employment: Full Time

We currently are seeking a highly motivated Director – Supply Chain & Operations to lead client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services, and participate in business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts. Our Supply Chain & Operations team members provide insights into supply chain transformation covering Planning, Procurement, Operations and Logistics and often integrating with other competencies (Finance, IT, etc.) to deliver end to end solutions to clients. This team focuses on helping clients run their supply chains effectively in order to improve their business performanceYour key responsibilities- As a Director your key role will be to lead large transformational client engagements as well as internal projects.- Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will establish valued relationships with external clients at the ”C” level.- You will lead large global and regional bids, proposals and thought leadership.- You will lead teams at our clients, supporting them with improving their business performance.- You will be responsible for presenting executive summary findings to enact change.- You will manage multiple EY colleagues across levels and client team members.- You will review other’s work to ensure it is of a high quality.- You will mentor others as they progress in their own career.

Skills and attributes for successTo qualify for the role you must have- Approximately 12+ years of work experience in supply chain and operations (across the different areas of technology transformation, business transformation, operations and business services etc.) with a proven record of transformational experience to achieve positive outcomes and change in the organization- Clear experience and track record of leading successful transformation in areas of supply chain like logistics, procurement, asset management, and/or planning- Digital Supply Chain and Operations experience and skillset- Prior Senior Manager or Director experience in consulting- Proven track record of business development activities in the government sector/and or energy sector with either logistics or procurement experience- A bachelor’s degree with the emphasis on Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or Logistics with strong academic records- Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members- Excellent oral and written communication skillsIdeally, you’ll also have- SAP experience in various areas- Ariba experience- Arabic speaking and reading- A master’s degree with emphasis in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or Logistics with strong academic records- Certifications in Planning, Procurement, Logistics or Manufacturing or other areas of Supply Chain- Willingness to travel across the regionWhat we look forAlongside your comprehensive and proven technical expertise you will also be a born leader with a passion for:- Developing people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff- Conducting performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff- Contributing to our people initiatives that include recruiting and retaining our professionalsWhat working at EY offersWe offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We also offer:- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality)If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Build your legacy with us.Apply now.

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Employment: Full Time

Acquisitions Analyst x2Acquisitions Analyst(s) required for a Venture capital business based in Dubai.- Applicants will need to have 4-5 years of Acquisitions experience.- You must have experience within:- Due Diligence- Valuations (of businesses)- Project management- Feasibility studies- Experience in an analytical role (more commercially minded as opposed to financial)

– Experience within acquisitions within the recruitment industry is a huge bonus.- Big four, management consulting or professional services background is a plus.- Candidates that have a CFA (or MBA) are preferred.- Candidates must be here in the UAE.

Inspire Selection is headquartered in Dubai and recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations – from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Insurance, Legal, Sales & Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain. More