Location-Amman , ,Jordan (JO)Job ID -6223

• Spearhead sourcing of a portfolio of indirect categories.
• Develop category strategies, including market and industry analysis.
• Lead and manage the RFX, RFP process.
• Run spend reports and capture full addressable spend
• Prepare annual procurement plans with stakeholders and plan strategic sourcing events and estimated financial efficiencies aligning with global objectives
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships and facilitate periodic business reviews to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
• Establish beneficial working relationships with various internal groups across the organization including partner programs, regional/country offices, legal, finance, and others.
• Prepare analyses of spend data, category supplier bases, and cost models.
• Manage complex projects from conception through implementation, including change management.
• Assist in development financial analytics to support commercial term negotiations with performance dashboards and ROI based evaluation tools
• Manage contracts during drafting, negotiation, signature and managing supplier performance along the contract term.
• Support other ad hoc projects as needed
• Lead vendor management team achieving lower suppliers onboarding lead time, and enhancing supplier\'s performance
• Lead contracts management team owning full visibility and management of company\'s contracts trackers and repository while working to extend, negotiate and tender expiring contracts

Job Requirements

• Leadership & Problem Solving
• Sourcing & supplier management skills
• Significant expertise in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Advanced and validated knowledge of procurement industry cost structures and drivers
• Logistics and procurement
• have good judgment and the ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• analyze and solve complex problems and have careful attention to detail.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, policies, and procedures
• Ability to establish supplier specifications in conjunction with subject specialists, measure, and drive conformance to specifications, and manage internal and supplier relationships to achieve desired result
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as MS words & Excel.
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Very good command in English language
• Education: BA Industrial Engineer, Finance, Business administration, logistics or any related field
• Certified CIPS (MCIPS or working towards MCIPS) is preferred
• 6-10 Years\' experience in strategic sourcing and procurement of assigned categories as well running procurement operations, Vendor Management, Contracts Management and PO Administration.
• SAP Ariba Knowledge (or equivalent) across SLP, P2P, Sourcing and Contracts Management Modules
• Strong communication and project management to demonstrate project status, key actions, risks, and opportunities.

Company Overview:Since our founding in 1982 we have grown to become a world leader in comprehensive transport and delivery solutions for business and consumers. Headquartered in Dubai, at the heart of the world\'s most dynamic commercial hub and on the site of historic trade routes linking east and west, commerce and transport are deeply embedded in Aramex\'s DNA. We are dedicated to transforming the face of trade, expanding our operations rapidly to better connect businesses and consumers worldwide.

Aramex