Sourcing Manager

Our client, a leading entity in the industry, is seeking a skilled Sourcing Manager to join their dynamic team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This is a contract-based opportunity to contribute to innovative projects at the forefront of the sector. Key Responsibilities: The Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies and tactics to effectively manage local sourcing for a center, basin or country portfolio to maximize supplier performance and support the business plan. The Sourcing Manager manages a team of Sourcing Specialists. Proposals/ Tender phase: Work with Tender team to create sourcing plans that secure supply and minimize supply chain disruptions, in accordance with category sourcing strategies estimate for the budget. Monitor sourcing projects to assure on-time completion and guaranteed supply for all portfolios. Project Execution phase: Develop action plans, timelines and resource assignments for sourcing projects. Direct a group of Sourcing Specialists to evaluate and select a high-performing supply base in accordance with a short-list of preferred suppliers defined by Category Managers. Lead the request for information, quotation or proposal and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and total cost of ownership. Lead the supplier evaluation and selection processes in coordination with Quality standards and Supplier Managers. Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to meet quality, delivery and cost objectives. Lead the contracting process with suppliers in coordination with Sourcing Specialists and Supply Chain Contract Specialists. Allocate product demand across suppliers and in line with the Global Category Strategy and the Global Supplier Management Strategy. Monitor sourcing projects to assure on-time completion and guaranteed supply for all portfolios. Build strong relationships with internal customers to meet objectives. Identify opportunities and implement actions to continuously reduce wasted time, money and resources. Comply with the Company and local procedures applicable to the job function. Monitor and capture data for logistics milestones in the business system. Report deviations in QUEST and follow up on action plans. Communicate any deviations, deficiencies or warranty claims to Supply Manager and Project Manager, follow up with supplier for remedial action plan via quality event management system.