Manager, Operational Procurement Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC)

Key Accountabilities

Procurement Operations:

Manage daily procurement transactions including RFQs, PO issuance, order confirmation and expediting.

Ensure all procurement is performed in accordance with DOA, procurement policy, and contractual requirements.

Resolve delivery issues, invoice mismatches, and vender performance complaints in coordination with stakeholders.

Supplier Management:

Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and identify alternate sources to mitigate supply risk.

Ensure supplier documentation (contracts, certifications) is up-to- date and aligned with company standers  

Monitor supplier performance KPIs and coordinate corrective actions

Compliance & Controls:

Enforce adherence to procurement policies and internal needs 

Maintain accurate records of procurement activities for audit readiness 

Support tendering processes and ensure fairness and competitiveness insourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Collaborate with planning, warehouse, inventory, finance and user departments to understand requirements and priorities.

Support category teams with data and insights from transactional buying activity

System & Reporting:

Use ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) for all procurement transactions 

Generate weekly and monthly procurement reports (e.g., PO cycle time, saving, overdue POs and supplier delivery)

Drive process improvement through automation and standardization

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:    

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field. 

Master’s degree or professional certification in Contracts Procurement or Supply Chain Management is advantageous.

Minimum Experience:    

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in Procurement, at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Strong knowledge of procurement principles, contracts and compliance frameworks. 

Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle) and Microsoft Excel -Power BI

Skills:    

•    Strong negotiation and communication skills 

•    Analytical thinking with attention to details 

•    Stakeholder management and team leadership 

•    Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment 

•    High integrity and commitment to compliance