Job description

Purpose of the Job

The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities to support organizational objectives while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and governance standards. The role oversees complex procurement projects across Direct and Indirect spend categories, manages supplier relationships, drives cost optimization initiatives, and ensures effective contract management. The position serves as a key procurement partner to stakeholders, delivering value through strategic sourcing, risk management, and supplier performance improvement.

• Lead strategic sourcing activities across Direct & Indirect procurement categories to meet business requirements and deliver value.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement Policy while promoting best procurement practices and governance standards across the organization.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, define sourcing requirements, and prepare comprehensive tender documentation and scopes of work.
• Manage complex end-to-end RFX processes, including supplier identification, market analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, vendor selection, and contract award.
• Ensure continuity of supply and service delivery through proactive planning, supplier risk management, and close collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Drive cost savings and value creation initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, demand management, and commercial negotiations.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management activities to secure favorable commercial terms, minimize risk, and maximize organizational value.
• Review and approve procurement transactions, including purchase requisitions and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Monitor procurement performance, supplier delivery schedules, contract obligations, service levels, and payment terms to ensure operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, conducting regular supplier performance reviews and implementing continuous improvement plans.
• Conduct market intelligence and spend analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, industry trends, potential risks, and innovative procurement solutions.
• Support supplier performance management programs by establishing KPIs, monitoring compliance, and addressing performance gaps.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks while ensuring business continuity and compliance with organizational requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior procurement team members and support knowledge-sharing initiatives within the procurement function.
• Prepare procurement reports and dashboards highlighting savings achievements, sourcing activities, supplier performance, and procurement KPIs.

• Education: BA Industrial Engineer, Accounting or Business administration or any related field .
• 3-6 Years’ experience.
• Experience with technology procurement is preferred
• MS applications
• Strong analytical, commercial, and financial acumen.
• Strong emphasis on accuracy and detail
• Excellent command of English
• Communication & negotiation skills.
• Have good judgment and the ability to interpret policies and procedures.