166 IT Sourcing jobs in Saudi Arabia

Overview

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Category Manager in development of category strategy (for Local/Hub categories).
• Define and implement category strategy (for local categories).
• Implement the category strategic procurement process for local/hub suppliers.
• Provide insight into specific local /hub suppliers, markets and business factors; ensure compliance with global policy.
• Interface between the local/hub business and the category, and be first contact for suppliers
• For local categories, define category strategy based on internal present and future requirements utilizing supplier and competitor market analysis, local HOP and key business stakeholders.
• Ensure deployment and maintenance of local category strategy in all entities.
• Manage contracts and supplier relationship in the long term.
• Be accountable for the procurement performance related to his/her portfolio

Resolve issues related to supplier in his/her portfolio.

Sourcing and Category Management

• The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the sourcing strategy of equipment/materials/services in the specified local category. Jointly with Operations, the Sourcing Specialist has the responsibility to prepare the Annual Sourcing Strategy/Plan, based on business objectives and the need to improve safety, quality, reliability, on-time Delivery, competitiveness or reduce risks related to product supply. Sourcing Specialist is in charge of overseeing local category management and ensures central-local collaboration in Coordinated/Enforced categories.
• The sourcing plan shall primarily focus on supplier qualification (new or extension), frame agreement, co-development, alliances, early partnering on key projects. The Sourcing Specialist focuses on identifying and partnering « Best Class » suppliers, offering innovative technology solutions at a competitive price. The Sourcing Specialist is accountable for the supplier market analysis, besides their responsibilities to deploy the sourcing strategy on key categories, thus improving safety, quality, reliability, on-time delivery, competitiveness or reduce risks related to product supply. The Sourcing Specialist is expected to negotiate frame contracts for local suppliers and manage strategic relationships
• He/She collaborates with the critical vendors to enhance transparency and integration, better (Quality) control of sub-vendors as well as competitiveness opportunities. Enhanced interaction will enable to decrease significantly our procurement costs through a Design-To-Cost approach, an adjustment of the scope of supply (with the vendors focusing on their core competencies) and a development of a new supply approach on sub-components such as motors etc. (e.g.: Technical, Price agreement).

Accountabilities & related Activities

• Manage local spend in the category
• Perform rigorous analysis on local category cost base and suppliers to ensure delivery of spend and efficiency targets
• Ensure supply to the business and execution of local procurement
• Own, manage and negotiate local supplier relationships and take sourcing decisions
• Manage local supplier performance (performance to SLAs, continuous improvement – cost and innovation)
• Stay abreast of market conditions and trends (including global pricing benchmarks) to inform strategy and ensure supply continuity
• Define and implement a local category strategy if required
• Implement best practice category management techniques
• Implement standards, processes and tools consistent with overall procurement function
• Comply with overall procurement spend and preferred supplier policies, and monitor compliance of business end users
• Participate in the local and central skill development plan activities
• Category Strategy
• Define 3 years local category strategy including the supplier strategy for its scope
• In close cooperation with Stakeholders, establish yearly ambition and its updates (within the target and rolling forecast processes)
• Implement and manage the local category strategy
• Liaise with other HUB Category Managers / clusters / countries counterparts to ensure alignment on sourcing initiatives and priorities, as well as assessing practices for consideration in own efforts
• Analyze current procurement portfolio, spend, supply base, contracts for the local entity
• Analyze industry market profile and key suppliers, TCO drivers
• Identify Risks & Opportunities
• Perform internal and external benchmarks in relationship with the Procurement Performance Manager
• Identify short term opportunities (volumes consolidation, bundling) and long term opportunities (standardization, etc) and consolidate needs (OPEX and CAPEX), establish RFx planning
• Sourcing execution & Contract Management
• Analyse requirements and challenge specifications with requesters
• Identify potential suppliers and propose the list to requesters
• Launch RFx to pre-selected suppliers and deploy the process of suppliers selection (technical and commercial) with requesters
• Analyze offers using TCO and "Should Cost" approaches, make scenarios and propose short list of suppliers based on fact-based and agreed criteria to requesters
• Select suppliers and negotiate contracts/purchase orders in alignment with Regional Category Managers
• Communicate and explain contracts to Spot Buyers / Requisitioners and finance team for deployment and appropriate execution, including Purchase Requisition to Purchase order creation in the system.
• Communicate contracts to internal customers (Supply chain)
• Establish measures and controls to ensure and track successful implementation of the contract in collaboration with Procurement Performance Manager
• Follow and manage contract implementation (application of price escalation formulas, volume rebate collection, products and services portfolio management, progress clauses, renewal etc.), including
• Update of procurement database (contracts, catalogues.)
• Define and periodically review buying channels
• Manage incidents and claims
• Suppliers relationship management
• Lead SRM activities for key suppliers of his/her category (supplier strategy, evaluations, review and audit, innovation initiatives, internal promotion of supplier, supplier days)
• Understand (and in some cases is involved in) the strategy of his/her most important suppliers
• Animate the supplier qualification and audit process in collaboration with Inspection teams, HSEQ and Technical experts
• Support in Corporate Social Program (CSP) nomination process (validation)
• Lead supplier risk identification and mitigation to ensure compliance with risk mapping regulation.
• Manage supplier qualification and system on-boarding in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate introduction of suppliers to company level stakeholders
• Stakeholders management
• Develop and manage relationship with internal customers to ensure deployment of category strategies
• Develop internal customer feedback on category strategies
• Develop internal customer feedback regarding Supplier Performance
• Lead working sessions with internal customers to identify TCO reduction opportunities
• Develop proactive proximity and build recognition of the procurement function with internal customers
• Continuous Improvement
• Conduct periodic surveys to measure internal customer feedback for continuous improvement in collaboration with the Procurement Performance Manager
• Get suggestions from suppliers to improve AL processes and develop innovations originating from suppliers
• Undertake corrective actions with suppliers to improve performance (e.g. Supplier development programs, progress plans,…) and track progress
• Undertake corrective actions with Functions to improve contract compliance
• Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify further TCO/TVO reduction opportunities: standardization, joint process improvement opportunities, value engineering, etc
• Identify opportunities for automating Purchase Orders (catalogues, Open PO, Blanket Purchase Orders, etc.)
• Analyze spot buying reduction opportunities, define and implement corrective actions
• Reporting
• Consolidate and present Category Management action plan to his/her Management
• Provide periodic activity reporting to his/her Management on actual and projected savings related to his/her categories

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Education: Bachelors degree in business/finance/economics.

Language: English.

Knowledge And Knowhow Specific To The Job

• Be Act Engage
• Category & Sourcing Strategy (Must have)
• Category & Market Expertise (Must have)
• Supplier Selection, Qualification & Relationship (Must have)
• Negotiations & Contract Knowledge (Must have)
• Performance & Process Management (Data, KPI & Digital Tools) (Must have)
• Planification & Expediting (Good to have)
• Financial Analysis (Transversal) (Should have)
• Project Management (Transversal) (Must have
• Data analysis.

Complementary Capabilities

• Thinking & Partnering strategically
• Influencing for Change
• Managing conflict
• Analysing and solving problems
• Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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* **Analyse requirements and challenge specifications with requesters*** **Identify potential suppliers and propose the list to requesters*** **Launch RFx to pre-selected suppliers and deploy the process of suppliers selection (technical and commercial) with requesters*** **Analyze offers using TCO and "Should Cost" approaches, make scenarios and propose short list of suppliers based on fact-based and agreed criteria to requesters*** **Select suppliers and negotiate contracts/purchase orders in alignment with Regional Category Managers*** **Communicate and explain contracts to Spot Buyers / Requisitioners and finance team for deployment and appropriate execution, including Purchase Requisition to Purchase order creation in the system.*** **Communicate contracts to internal customers (Supply chain)*** **Establish measures and controls to ensure and track successful implementation of the contract in collaboration with Procurement Performance Manager*** **Follow and manage contract implementation (application of price escalation formulas, volume rebate collection, products and services portfolio management, progress clauses, renewal etc.), including*** **Update of procurement database (contracts, catalogues.)*** **Define and periodically review buying channels*** **Manage incidents and claims***Education:***Bachelors degree in business/finance/economics.**Language:**English.***Knowledge and Knowhow specific to the job*** Be Act Engage* Category & Sourcing Strategy (Must have)* Category & Market Expertise (Must have)* Supplier Selection, Qualification & Relationship (Must have)* Negotiations & Contract Knowledge (Must have)* Performance & Process Management (Data, KPI & Digital Tools) (Must have)* Planification & Expediting (Good to have)* Financial Analysis (Transversal) (Should have)* Project Management (Transversal) (Must have* Data analysis.***Complementary Capabilities*** Thinking & Partnering strategically* Influencing for Change* Managing conflict* Analysing and solving problems* Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills.At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.***Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be** **!***We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Air Liquide. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Air Liquide name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Air Liquide recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing. **Please be advised that Air Liquide and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process.**You may verify job postings through our official global at any time. If you receive a suspicious job offer or request for payment/sensitive data, we strongly advise that you do not respond or click on any links. We encourage you to verify the source carefully and only interact through our official channels. We appreciate your interest in Air Liquide and are committed to combating these fraudulent activities to protect job seekers. If you wish to report an incident, please contact us via this
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* **Analyse requirements and challenge specifications with requesters*** **Identify potential suppliers and propose the list to requesters*** **Launch RFx to pre-selected suppliers and deploy the process of suppliers selection (technical and commercial) with requesters*** **Analyze offers using TCO and "Should Cost" approaches, make scenarios and propose short list of suppliers based on fact-based and agreed criteria to requesters*** **Select suppliers and negotiate contracts/purchase orders in alignment with Regional Category Managers*** **Communicate and explain contracts to Spot Buyers / Requisitioners and finance team for deployment and appropriate execution, including Purchase Requisition to Purchase order creation in the system.*** **Communicate contracts to internal customers (Supply chain)*** **Establish measures and controls to ensure and track successful implementation of the contract in collaboration with Procurement Performance Manager*** **Follow and manage contract implementation (application of price escalation formulas, volume rebate collection, products and services portfolio management, progress clauses, renewal etc.), including*** **Update of procurement database (contracts, catalogues.)*** **Define and periodically review buying channels*** **Manage incidents and claims***Education:***Bachelors degree in business/finance/economics.**Language:**English.***Knowledge and Knowhow specific to the job*** Be Act Engage* Category & Sourcing Strategy (Must have)* Category & Market Expertise (Must have)* Supplier Selection, Qualification & Relationship (Must have)* Negotiations & Contract Knowledge (Must have)* Performance & Process Management (Data, KPI & Digital Tools) (Must have)* Planification & Expediting (Good to have)* Financial Analysis (Transversal) (Should have)* Project Management (Transversal) (Must have* Data analysis.***Complementary Capabilities*** Thinking & Partnering strategically* Influencing for Change* Managing conflict* Analysing and solving problems* Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills.At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.***Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be** **!***We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Air Liquide. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Air Liquide name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Air Liquide recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing. **Please be advised that Air Liquide and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process.**You may verify job postings through our official global at any time. If you receive a suspicious job offer or request for payment/sensitive data, we strongly advise that you do not respond or click on any links. We encourage you to verify the source carefully and only interact through our official channels. We appreciate your interest in Air Liquide and are committed to combating these fraudulent activities to protect job seekers. If you wish to report an incident, please contact us via this
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* **Analyse requirements and challenge specifications with requesters*** **Identify potential suppliers and propose the list to requesters*** **Launch RFx to pre-selected suppliers and deploy the process of suppliers selection (technical and commercial) with requesters*** **Analyze offers using TCO and "Should Cost" approaches, make scenarios and propose short list of suppliers based on fact-based and agreed criteria to requesters*** **Select suppliers and negotiate contracts/purchase orders in alignment with Regional Category Managers*** **Communicate and explain contracts to Spot Buyers / Requisitioners and finance team for deployment and appropriate execution, including Purchase Requisition to Purchase order creation in the system.*** **Communicate contracts to internal customers (Supply chain)*** **Establish measures and controls to ensure and track successful implementation of the contract in collaboration with Procurement Performance Manager*** **Follow and manage contract implementation (application of price escalation formulas, volume rebate collection, products and services portfolio management, progress clauses, renewal etc.), including*** **Update of procurement database (contracts, catalogues.)*** **Define and periodically review buying channels*** **Manage incidents and claims***Education:***Bachelors degree in business/finance/economics.**Language:**English.***Knowledge and Knowhow specific to the job*** Be Act Engage* Category & Sourcing Strategy (Must have)* Category & Market Expertise (Must have)* Supplier Selection, Qualification & Relationship (Must have)* Negotiations & Contract Knowledge (Must have)* Performance & Process Management (Data, KPI & Digital Tools) (Must have)* Planification & Expediting (Good to have)* Financial Analysis (Transversal) (Should have)* Project Management (Transversal) (Must have* Data analysis.***Complementary Capabilities*** Thinking & Partnering strategically* Influencing for Change* Managing conflict* Analysing and solving problems* Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills.At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.***Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be** **!***We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Air Liquide. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Air Liquide name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Air Liquide recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing. **Please be advised that Air Liquide and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process.**You may verify job postings through our official global at any time. If you receive a suspicious job offer or request for payment/sensitive data, we strongly advise that you do not respond or click on any links. We encourage you to verify the source carefully and only interact through our official channels. We appreciate your interest in Air Liquide and are committed to combating these fraudulent activities to protect job seekers. If you wish to report an incident, please contact us via this
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JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Account Sourcing Manager

Location: Client Sites in Saudi Arabia with base in Riyadh

Full Time

Reporting to: EMEA Data Centre Procurement Lead

Matrix Reporting to: Account Director

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Sourcing Manager to be responsible for strategic procurement planning, RFP management, bid analysis, contract management, risk management, and on behalf of our data centre client in Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on ensuring efficient and cost-effective supplier management while maintaining high-quality standards, managing compliance and risks, and supporting the unique needs of data centre infrastructure and operations. You will work closely with client stakeholders, suppliers, and internal teams to drive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence. In this role, your contribution will directly impact the reliability and success of data centre operations.

Responsibilities:

• Collaboration with the Procurement Lead to ensure the implementation of the procurement strategy that supports the short-term and long-term needs of the client and the data centre vertical.
• Create client Procurement Plans via collaboration with the Procurement Lead and operations team.
• Ensure 95% compliance at all times with supplier Service Contracts negotiated and executed.
• Develop the supply chain to meet business and client needs, identifying growth opportunities.
• Deliver committed savings target: cost savings, cost avoidance and value-add through strategic sourcing, tenders, and negotiations with suppliers. Record all savings on Jaggaer.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve any issues, discrepancies or bottlenecks in a timely manner, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance and conduct regular assessments via Jaggaer process.
• Support operational critical spares lists with suppliers (including lead times and prices).
• Collaborate with VDM team to ensure document compliance of the data centre supply chain, including insurance documents, HSSE, accreditations, service contract reviews/amendments, etc.
• Provide performance reporting (KPIs, sourcing activity, supplier performance, QBRs) on monthly/quarterly basis; present reports and updates to clients and internal stakeholders as required.
• Develop annual maintenance plans for suppliers in collaboration with site operations teams.
• Professionally represent JLL in client meetings, industry events and forums, maintaining the company's standards and reputation. Serve as deputy for the Procurement Lead where needed.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, engineering, operations, and finance, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategy with business objectives.
• Manage risks and resolutions with supply chain, including responsible procurement.
• Support audits as required.
• Support training related to JLL Strategic Sourcing activities.
• Ensure Policies and Procedures are current and reviewed annually.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and emerging market opportunities to make informed decisions.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in procurement and supplier management, preferably in the data centre industry or related hard services sector.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of data centre infrastructure and equipment.
• Understanding of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier evaluation methodologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple supply chain and operational projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and analyse data to inform decisions and drive operational efficiency.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with client stakeholders, category management, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Attention to detail, a self-starter and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management software. Requirement to become the super user of Jaggaer, to record savings, conduct Supplier Performance Management meetings, search suppliers, manage RFXs, etc.
• Experience working with suppliers across the Middle East and wider EMEA region.
• Development of EMEA strategic relationships with multi-national suppliers.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Understanding of technical operations.
• Understanding of data centre security protocols and compliance requirements.
• Requirement to travel to data centres within client portfolio and JLL offices

Location:

On-site -Riyadh, SAU

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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Overview

Account Sourcing Manager at JLL . Location: Client Sites in Saudi Arabia with base in Riyadh. Employment Type: Full Time. Reporting to: EMEA Data Centre Procurement Lead. Matrix Reporting to: Account Director. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Sourcing Manager to be responsible for strategic procurement planning, RFP management, bid analysis, contract management, risk management, and supplier management on behalf of our data centre client in Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on ensuring efficient and cost-effective supplier management while maintaining high-quality standards, managing compliance and risks, and supporting the unique needs of data centre infrastructure and operations. You will work closely with client stakeholders, suppliers, and internal teams to drive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence. In this role, your contribution will directly impact the reliability and success of data centre operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with the Procurement Lead to ensure the implementation of the procurement strategy that supports the short-term and long-term needs of the client and the data centre vertical.
• Create client Procurement Plans via collaboration with the Procurement Lead and operations team.
• Ensure 95% compliance at all times with supplier Service Contracts negotiated and executed.
• Develop the supply chain to meet business and client needs, identifying growth opportunities.
• Deliver committed savings target: cost savings, cost avoidance and value-add through strategic sourcing, tenders, and negotiations with suppliers. Record all savings on Jaggaer.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve any issues, discrepancies or bottlenecks in a timely manner, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance and conduct regular assessments via Jaggaer process.
• Support operational critical spares lists with suppliers, including lead times and prices.
• Collaborate with VDM team to ensure document compliance of the data centre supply chain, including insurance documents, HSSE, accreditations, service contract reviews and amendments, etc.
• Provide performance reporting (KPIs, sourcing activity, supplier performance, QBRs) on a monthly/quarterly basis; present reports and updates to clients and internal stakeholders as required.
• Develop annual maintenance plans for suppliers in collaboration with site operations teams.
• Professionally represent JLL in client meetings, industry events and forums, maintaining the company’s standards and reputation. Serve as deputy for the Procurement Lead where needed.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, engineering, operations, and finance, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategy with business objectives.
• Manage risks and resolutions with supply chain, including responsible procurement.
• Support audits as required.
• Support training related to JLL Strategic Sourcing activities.
• Ensure Policies and Procedures are current and reviewed annually.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and emerging market opportunities to make informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and supplier management, preferably in the data centre industry or related hard services sector.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of data centre infrastructure and equipment.
• Understanding of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier evaluation methodologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple supply chain and operational projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and analyse data to inform decisions and drive operational efficiency.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with client stakeholders, category management, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Attention to detail, a self-starter and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management software. Requirement to become the super user of Jaggaer, to record savings, conduct Supplier Performance Management meetings, search suppliers, manage RFXs, etc.
• Experience working with suppliers across the Middle East and wider EMEA region.
• Development of EMEA strategic relationships with multi-national suppliers.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Understanding of technical operations.
• Understanding of data centre security protocols and compliance requirements.
• Travel to data centres within client portfolio and JLL offices.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

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**Sourcing Executive**
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**Sourcing Executive (ID: )**

**OUR COMPANY**

At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of both humans and animals. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective.
Now, we are powered by 52,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. We believe that if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

**THE POSITION**

We are looking for a Sourcing Executive to be part of our Saudi Arabia Finance team based in Riyadh. This position will be responsible analyzing and managing purchasing activities and strategies including but not limited to managing demand of required goods and services, monitoring and managing suppliers, negotiating, and contracting, performing cost reduction strategies, and supporting Purchasing with all respect areas and defined criteria.

**TASKS AND RESPONSIBILTIES**
- Monitor and review local policy to ensure they adhere to environmental changes and local needs
- Support the implementation of new Purchasing concepts and tools
- Identify demand and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to provide appropriate marketplace insights and innovative solutions to sourcing activities
- Create and manage targets and ensure appropriate actions are taken in case of malfunction of materials/services to improve efficiency
- Use electronic purchasing systems such as ERP, E-tools, E-tenders etc. to ensure timely and effective purchases are made and sufficient documentation is provided to support the decision
- Develop and define local category strategies aligned with global/regional concepts and the respective Global Sourcing Areas
- Maintain and enhance a structured system for management of suppliers by analyzing demand, setting procurement strategies, performing negotiations, finding appropriate suppliers, setting orders, and contracting with them.
- Perform tender pitches and cost reduction strategies through bundling of orders/consolidation of demand, setting effective payment terms and conditions, and finding strategies for alternative procurements
- Negotiate for quotations to obtain favorable prices, terms and conditions of payments and service levels
- Maintains and reviews contractual agreements with suppliers of goods and services

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economics
- 2 - 4 years of experience in purchasing/sourcing function preferably indirect sourcing in pharmaceutical industry
- Fluency in English and Arabic
- Must be a national of Saudi Arabia
- Minimum meets in last performance appraisal (for internal posting)

**COMPETENCIES**
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Motivated to make quick and accurate decisions to deliver innovative solutions
- Excellent communicator with strong orientation towards understanding customer needs
- Capable of organizing, planning, and prioritizing workload
- Motivated and capable of influencing and driving change

**WHY BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM?**
- This is where you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives._

**Job**
- Purchasing/Sourcing/Supply Chain

**Primary Location**
- Africa, Asia, Australasia-SA-Ar Riyad

**Organization**
- SA-Boehringer Ingelheim Saudi Arabia

**Schedule**
- Full-time

Overview

This role will lead supplier strategy activities, support new product introduction, and manage day to day Purchasing operations at the GEMTEC Repair shop. Reporting directly to the Global Repair Purchasing Leader and GEMTEC Plant General Manager, this position plays a critical role in the Repair shop operation and growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategy: Drive creation and execution of the plan to transform the shop sourcing team and supplier base into a high-quality, best cost and best lead time supply chain that leverages the Repair Network and Gas Power.
• Quality: Work with the quality team and SQEs to solve supplier quality issues and drive recovery plans.
• Material and Service Fulfillment: Monitor supplier base performance and oversee red/yellow flag processes, partnering with the material and production teams to prioritize, prevent, and/or solve production material issues.
• Lead time reduction: Collaborate with material and production teams to implement make-to-stock or consignment and other initiatives to improve delivery and lead times to support on-time shop delivery.
• Cost reduction: Work with the shop and engineering teams to implement savings projects and develop alternative suppliers and materials to achieve cost targets.
• Payment on time: Negotiate payment terms with vendors to support the company cash position and resolve AP issues to ensure on-time payments to suppliers.
• Problem solving: Utilize sourcing expertise to manage complex supplier situations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Team development: Train and coach buyers on policy and procedure and develop expertise.
• Continuous improvement: Drive continual improvement of sourcing processes by utilizing Lean and daily management tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in supply chain, sourcing & buying-procurement experience.
• Advanced experience in Sourcing & Buying-Procurement.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural people and team leadership.
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain considerations and methods of driving continuous improvement.
• Experience creating and working with negotiated agreements.
• Experience managing a team.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong communication and project management skills, with regular executive management interaction regarding sourcing activities and services.
• KSA national preferred.
• Fluent in Arabic.
• Experience in Gas Turbine repair or Aviation-related MRO business.
• Lean and Six Sigma certification.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Job Description Summary

This role will lead supplier strategy activities, support new product introduction, and manage day to day Purchasing operations at our GEMTEC Repair shop. Reporting directly to the Global Repair Purchasing Leader and GEMTEC Plant General Manager. This position plays a critical role in the Repair shop operation and growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategy: Drive creation and execution of the plan to transform the shop sourcing team and supplier base into a high-quality, best cost and best leadtime supply chain that leverages the power of Repair Network and Gas Power
• Quality: work with quality team and SQEs to solve supplier quality issue and drive on recovery plan
• Material and Service Fulfillment: Monitor supply base performance and oversee red/yellow flag process, partnering with material and production team to prioritize, prevent, and/or solve production material issues
• Leadtime reduction: Work with material and production team to implement make-to-stock or consignment, and other initiatives to improve delivery and lead-time to support shop on time delivery
• Cost reduction: Work with shop team and engineering team to implement savings projects, develop alternative suppliers and material to achieve cost target
• Payment on time: Negotiate payment term with vendor to help company on cash position, and solve the AP issue to ensure on time payment to suppliers
• Problem solving: Utilize Sourcing expertise to manage complex supplier management situations, and to identify improvement opportunities.
• Team development: Train and Coach buyers on policy, procedure and develop expertise.
• Continuous improvement: Drive the continual improvement on sourcing process by utilizing Lean and daily management tools

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or supply chain, Sourcing & Buying-Procurement experience equivalent.
• This role requires advanced experience in the Sourcing & Buying-Procurement.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural people and team leadership
• Understand the end-to-end supply chain consideration and methods of driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience creating and working with negotiated agreement.
• Experience on managing a team.
• Experience on manufacturing environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong communication and project management skills, with regular executive management interaction regarding sourcing activities and services.
• KSA National Preferred.
• Fluent in Arabic Language.
• Experience on Gas Turbine repair or Aviation related MRO business.
• Lean and Six Sigma certification

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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