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PURCHASING PROCUREMENT MANAGER - PAINTS ADHESIVES CHEMICALS - DAMMAM, SAUDI

Location:	Dammam, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia, Middle East
Job Type:	Permanent
Posted:	17th Sep 2009
Closing Date:	15th Oct 2009
Posted By:	YOU Global
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PURCHASING PROCUREMENT MANAGER - PAINTS ADHESIVES CHEMICALS - DAMMAM, SAUDI PAINTS, ADHESIVES, CONTACTS, PUTTIES, GROUTS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TAX FREE SALARY AND FULL EXPAT BENEFITS - FAMILY STATUS ONLY AN HOUR DRIVE TO BAHRAIN Saudi Arabia - Ref. MLM2009009 Our client is a leading, 4,000-employee strong conglomerate that has successfully operated since the mid-1950’s in Saudi Arabia’s governmental, industrial and consumer sectors. It is ranked among the largest firms in Saudi Arabia. The company is comprised of twenty-three different divisions, joint ventures and standalone companies. The group offers a wide range of products and services, including: engineering and contracting, marine services, port management, automation and control, manufacturing, transport & logistics and telecom products. Our Client's Chemical Division URGENTLY requires a PURCHASING / PROCUREMENT MANAGER. The successful Candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in the procurement of construction chemicals, both inside and outside of the Middle East region. The job will be based in DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA, just an hour drive across the causeway to the ever progressive BAHRAIN. DESCRIPTION Responsible for the timely and cost effective provision of supplies and services according to the project schedule, sales forecast specifically to the chemical products industry. Reporting monthly, you will be responsible for optimizing supply chain costs and ensuring savings are achieved against budget at either project outset or purchasing status. Ensure that contracts are negotiated with suppliers that transfer appropriate risk to the supply chain and flow down the necessary terms and conditions from the customer. Manage export licenses issues related to supplied items, manage sub-contracts and identify purchasing saving opportunities and ultimately play an active part in the development of global purchasing strategy and process. Maintain professional business relationships with all suppliers based on evaluation of their technical, financial and reliable capabilities in the Middle East regions. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 5 years procurement experience in chemicals. Existing relationships & connections with major suppliers, eg. BASF. Middle East experience. Must be fluent in English, both conversationally and written. Computer literate. ATTRIBUTES WHICH WILL BE FAVORABLY CONSIDERED Experience in the Saudi Arabian market, and preferably already in KSA. Arabic language skills. Business or Chemical related Bachelor degree. Connections within multinational chemical suppliers. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 5 years procurement experience in chemicals. Existing relationships & connections with major suppliers, eg. BASF. Middle East experience. Must be fluent in English, both conversationally and written. Computer literate. ATTRIBUTES WHICH WILL BE FAVORABLY CONSIDERED Experience in the Saudi Arabian market, and preferably already in KSA. Arabic language skills. Business or Chemical related Bachelor degree. Connections within multinational chemical suppliers. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 5 years procurement experience in chemicals. Existing relationships & connections with major suppliers, eg. BASF. Middle East experience. Must be fluent in English, both conversationally and written. Computer literate. ATTRIBUTES WHICH WILL BE FAVORABLY CONSIDERED Experience in the Saudi Arabian market, and preferably already in KSA. Arabic language skills. Business or Chemical related Bachelor degree. Connections within multinational chemical suppliers.

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