Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (Veolia WTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design, supply and operate a range of water systems, from Oil & Gas applications to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. Our portfolio of technologies includes solids-contact clarification, membrane & media filtration, electrolysis, digestion, evaporation, ozone/UV disinfection and more. Our portfolio also includes chemicals & monitoring solutions, start-up & operation, membrane & ion exchange products, and custom engineered equipment.

As a Global Procurement Function, we live by, and execute to as a competitive advantage for Veolia WTS by unlocking the true potential of our talent, investing in Operational Excellence & digital enablement, and building holistic strategic partnerships that will sustainably serve our customers, communities and environment.

Reporting into Veolia WTS\' Procurement Senior Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa, the Procurement Manager, Services, Middle East & Africa, is a key position to sustain the profitable growth in Services while leading a team of Buyers spread across the region.

What You Will Be Doing

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading the Procurement activities for our Services in the Middle East and Africa region and will support our Joint Ventures in Algeria and in Kuwait. He/She will be responsible for aligning with Operations and Procurement Function to identify, prioritise and deliver critical cost-out activities in the region.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

\xe2\x97\x8f Align and prioritise Procurement Strategies with Business Leadership, Sales, Operations and Category Management teams.
\xe2\x97\x8f Provide operational support and cost reduction for the operation and the maintenance of the water treatment plants.
\xe2\x97\x8f Drive productivity initiatives, manage the sourcing requirements for the renewal of Service contracts from the bid to the execution phase,
\xe2\x97\x8f Ensure the \xe2\x80\x9cbest supplier Total Cost of Ownership\xe2\x80\x9d to meet current and future business requirements.
\xe2\x97\x8f Develop key strategic Supplier relationships and negotiation strategies to achieve best long-term value for the business.
\xe2\x97\x8f Be responsible for delivering key procurement metrics including cost-out, supply risk management, Days to Pay, Best Cost Country sourcing, and consolidation of the supplier base.

Especially for the Services activity:

\xe2\x97\x8f Coordinate the RfQs, obtain offers, clarify, negotiate with suppliers for chemicals, equipment, operation & maintenance services, lab supplies and analysis, etc.
\xe2\x97\x8f Prepare Purchase Orders based on verified specifications & material codes, prices, terms and conditions.
\xe2\x97\x8f Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers for on time delivery, participate in issue resolution with suppliers as needed, and support effective recovery plans.
\xe2\x97\x8f Manage proper communication and effective coordination with the Operations teams.
\xe2\x97\x8f Drive key metrics around PO cycle time, on-time delivery, invoice tracking and on-time payments.
\xe2\x97\x8f Support payments to suppliers and work closely with Accounts Payable on resolutions.
\xe2\x97\x8f Adapt usage of digital tools and data analytics in accordance with Procurement\'s global digital strategy.
\xe2\x97\x8f Ensure compliance to Procurement processes and practices.

Core Requirements

\xe2\x97\x8f Diploma in Engineering from an accredited University or College.
\xe2\x97\x8f Minimum ten (10) years\' experience in Procurement, specifically in Projects, Services and Operations, with minimum three (3) years\' experience in SAP.
\xe2\x97\x8f Proven experience in Procurement in the Middle East region.
\xe2\x97\x8f Language skills: strong written and spoken proficiency in English. Arabic or French language skills would be a plus.

Essential Skills

\xe2\x97\x8f Good knowledge in Source-to-Pay.
\xe2\x97\x8f Strong negotiation skills.
\xe2\x97\x8f Strong customer service orientation with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
\xe2\x97\x8f Self-starter, accountable, proactive and resilient to cope with multiple complex situations daily with proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
\xe2\x97\x8f Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced multicultural and cross functional team environment.
\xe2\x97\x8f Excellent verbal/written communication.
\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to collaborate and influence with internal/external stakeholders.

Who are we looking for

Veolia WTS is seeking a thoughtful, dedicated professional with the right skill set, mindset and behaviour to contribute to the continued evolution of our Procurement Function.

At Veolia WTS, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We are an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at each rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

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