Procurement Manager

**Procurement Manager**
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**Procurement Manager**

**Grade: 12**

**Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia**

**JOB PURPOSE**

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the BAE Systems majority owned Joint Venture company ‘Saudi Maintenance and Supply Chain Company’ (SMSCMC) as a Procurement Manager. This challenging role requires significant business acumen, Procurement experience, platform/product knowledge and possession of the full Procurement skillset. The role will involve working with multi-functional Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to deliver the BAE Systems strategy in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and cement the role of SMSCMC as the Supply Chain partner of choice.

**JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES**

Produce a full range of contractual documentation for Procurement areas in line with all relevant SMSCMC requirements and procedures.

To draft agreements, liaise with the Legal Function and participate in and support others in supplier negotiations with all relevant parties to facilitate the smooth and successful conclusion of negotiations.

Manage standard contract and contract activities effectively, ensuring the swift and effective resolution of issues.

Assist in the development, co-ordination and implementation of overall financial targets and budgetary management strategies in assigned areas.

Contribute to building, managing and maintaining relationships with existing and future suppliers to ensure the effective management of business agreements and contracts from the cradle to the grave.

Provide advice and guidance on procurement and contractual issues to facilitate effective business decision-making and the resolution of issues and disputes, including customer complaints in liaison with Legal Function where necessary.

Monitor all relevant procurement activities - including terms and conditions and price negotiations - to ensure that quality and cost are maintained to enable contractual obligations to be met.

Lead, develop and motivate staff to ensure they are aware of and capable of delivering their responsibilities.

Contribute to developing and maintaining procurement procedures and policies and implement them in assigned standard areas to support improved business effectiveness.

Manage all Supplier contracts and work with the procurement team with respect of key Partners contracts (Purchase contracts) ensuring procurement management activities are performed in accordance with the contractual scope of work and other contractual requirements, with adherence to the gated process review cycle guidelines and mandates

Support the contract launch activities, setting and releasing of budgets / targets, supporting the procurement team with the supply chain activity.

Manage the delivery of procurement reports and briefs along with inputs to Contract Status Reviews (CSRs), project reporting, and supplier performance metrics

Providing an innovative approach to ensuring appropriate flow down of commercial/contract terms to supply base ensuring a balance between cost and risk

Manage / Support contract/subcontract negotiations with all relevant parties to facilitate the smooth and successful conclusion of negotiations.

Ensure strategic engagement and alignment with key suppliers and entities across the BAE Systems Group;
**RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION**

Degree or equivalent vocational qualification preferable and extensive experience within a Procurement position.

Extensive knowledge of business unit policies used by SMSCMC or by its parent company BAE Systems (or a comparable equivalent).

Experience of capturing and presenting Supplier Measurement and Performance data.

The ability to work alongside and to draft and negotiate agreements with external vendors to conclusion.

The ability to work across functional areas with multiple internal and external stakeholders in Bid Management and Contract Delivery is essential.

Track record of contributing to the management of complex business issues.

Wide ranging experience of dealing with suppliers in the UK, KSA and overseas.

**EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS**

**SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS**

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised rec