Manager - Procurement Operations

**COLLECTIVE JOB DUTIES**:

- **Adhere to Code of Conduct & Ethics**: Comply with the Six Flags Qiddiya’s code of conduct and ethics.
- **Promote Vision & Values**: Advocate for Six Flags Qiddiya's vision, mission, and values, modeling desired behaviors.
- **Foster Company Culture**: Promote and spread the Six Flags Qiddiya culture across the organization.
- **Commit to Rules & Regulations**: Follow and ensure adherence to Six Flags Qiddiya’s rules and regulations.
- **Goal-Oriented Execution**: Perform tasks aligned with the achievement of organizational goals.
- **Knowledge Sharing**: Share expertise and encourage team development for continuous improvement.

**JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES**:

- **Supplier Relationship Management**: Develop and maintain strong, reliable, and cost-effective relationships with suppliers.
- **Contract Negotiation**: Negotiate favorable contracts and terms with suppliers to secure the best value for the organization.
- **Supplier Performance Monitoring**: Conduct regular reviews and audits of supplier performance, addressing issues promptly to maintain high service standards.
- **Process Improvement**: Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement changes to improve procurement efficiency and reduce costs.
- **Compliance & Efficiency**: Ensure procurement processes comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements while optimizing efficiency.
- **Utilize Procurement Software**: Leverage procurement software to streamline operations, improve data accuracy, and enhance reporting capabilities.
- **Team Leadership & Mentoring**: Manage and mentor the procurement team, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
- **Performance Evaluation**: Conduct regular performance evaluations, set clear objectives, and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- **Team Collaboration**: Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
- **Budget Management**: Develop and manage the procurement budget, monitoring expenditures and identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains.
- **Cost-Saving Initiatives**: Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality, ensuring maximum value is derived from procurement activities.
- **Risk Management**: Identify and mitigate procurement risks through proactive risk management strategies and contingency planning.
- **Legal & Regulatory Compliance**: Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to minimize organizational risks and exposure.
- **Contingency Planning**: Develop and maintain contingency plans for supply chain disruptions, ensuring business continuity and minimizing operational impact.
- **Cross-Department Collaboration**: Work with other departments to understand their procurement needs, providing strategic support and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- **Interdepartmental Coordination**: Coordinate with finance, legal, and other departments to ensure smooth procurement operations, resolving issues as they arise.
- **Cross-Functional Project Participation**: Contribute procurement expertise to cross-functional projects and initiatives that support organizational objectives and drive success.
- **Supplier Evaluation & Selection**: Develop and implement criteria for supplier evaluation and selection to ensure high standards of quality and performance.
- **Benchmarking & Best Practices**: Conduct regular benchmarking studies of procurement practices against industry standards and make recommendations for improvements.
- **Purchase Order Oversight**: Oversee the preparation and timely issuance of purchase orders, ensuring the prompt delivery of goods and services.
- **KPIs & Performance Monitoring**: Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track procurement performance and support data-driven decision-making.
- **Supplier Onboarding & Offboarding**: Manage the onboarding and offboarding processes for suppliers, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining a robust supplier base.

**Requirements**:
**Education**:

- **Bachelor’s degree** in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- **Master’s degree** (preferred)

**Experience**:

- 5-8 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on procurement operations

**Skills**:

- **Procurement Knowledge**: Strong understanding of procurement principles and practices
- **Negotiation & Contract Management**: Excellent skills in negotiation and managing contracts
- **Team Management**: Proven ability to manage and develop teams
- **Analytical & Problem-Solving**: Strong analytical thinking with a strategic approach to problem-solving
- **Communication & Stakeholder Management**: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- **Project Management**: Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- **Adaptability**: Ability