مدير المشتريات (قطاع السيارات) - جدة، المملكة العربية السعودية

Job description

PURCHASING DIRECTOR – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

An established automotive manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Purchasing Director to lead its procurement function. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements and ensuring cost-effective, uninterrupted supply to support manufacturing operations and business growth.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

· Strategic and commercial acumen.

· Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

· Leadership and people management.

· Financial analysis and cost optimisation.

· Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to operate effectively in an international, multicultural manufacturing environment.

Only candidates meeting the specified automotive industry and experience requirements will be considered.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Skills

· Minimum 10 years' experience in purchasing, procurement or strategic sourcing within the automotive manufacturing industry.

· At least 5 years in a senior procurement leadership role, managing teams, supplier strategies and commercial negotiations.

· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Management or a related field.

· Proven experience sourcing automotive components, raw materials, tooling, capital equipment and MRO requirements.

· Strong track record in supplier development, cost reduction, contract negotiations and supply chain risk management.

· Knowledge of automotive quality standards and launch processes, including APQP and PPAP.

· Strong ERP knowledge; SAP experience advantageous.

· International sourcing and supplier management exposure will be beneficial.