Procurement Manager Middle East and Africa
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Posted on:
28-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
For over 75 years BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home. As a member of our team youll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new sustainable and responsible ways.
Our roll up your sleeves and get the job done approach to work creates an environment where self-starters problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.
Its a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.
The Procurement (Sourcing Execution) Manager is responsible for the implementation of the sourcing strategy and for the execution of the sourcing activities and events as well as for smooth and compliant contracting implementation supporting the overall business and the awarding Tenders stage. The SE Manager must execute the respective sourcing activities for assigned categories in close collaboration with entire P&PE team with focus within the MEA region. He / She should support cost optimization for direct and indirect spend categories sustain or improve quality and delivery maintain or reduce risk in the supply chain.
Responsibilities:
Implement Regional sourcing execution strategy collaborating with the supply managers team and manage the development and accomplishment of team KPIs
Execute RfX use full data analytics and Reco for Supplier Selection to Supply Management Develop launch auction results execute tendering Process (with Supplier Business) and ensure smooth supplier on-boarding process (prior any RfX in case of new awarded suppliers)
Identify potential suppliers monitor evaluate and communicate performance develop and manage long-term supplier relationships that enhance capabilities
Support the negotiation and implementation of supply agreements by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on optimal contract terms and conditions
Lead sourcing execution activities for assigned categories and within agreed thresholds
Review industry leading commodity cost indicators and publications to drive competitive costing and mitigate cost associated risk in collaboration with supply management team.
Manage communications with suppliers regarding compliance requirements and adherence to business and regulatory guidelines.
Execute spot bids triggered by operational procurement processes in case it is required and support is needed
Key Result Areas (KRA):
Sourcing strategy execution
Supply base analysis
Supplier prequalification assessment
Report with eRfX consolidated outcomes
Execute light tenders
Key Performance indicators (KPI):
Customer satisfaction improvement
Process cycle time
Spend via SE module in B4B (Ivalua)
Tender process savings
Automation degree
Productivity
Stakeholders:
Internal: Finance/ Legal & Compliance/ Supply Managers / Factory managers/ Business Partners in close collaboration
External: Suppliers
Requirements:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Supply chain/Procurement or Business administration.
5 years of relevant experience in direct procurement of raw materials sourcing
Experience in preparing tenders for direct sourcing
Agile ability to deal with ambiguity and complex situations
Ability to work cross-functionally across Middle east and Africa
Good communication skills
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What do we offer
Working for an international FMCG leader with iconic brands
A great team of highly motivated and enthusiastic people
Many opportunities for growth within a global organization
- Competitive salary package corporate benefits
BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products make better decisions and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation veteran status disability status or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications merit and business need.
BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- E-procurement
- negotiation
- Contracts
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