Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

**Responsibilities** * Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices * Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures * Implement procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints * Identify and source new suppliers and vendors * Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability * Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors * Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database * Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements * Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies * Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements * Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performance * Oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations * Address cost, quality and delivery concerns * Develop and implement policy for “zero” or “minimum cash transaction policy”. * Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases * Introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors * Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements * Facilitate timely placement of purchase orders * Review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures * Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts * Monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives * Produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs and delivery performance * Oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department * Evaluate staff performance, develop and motivate purchasing staff * Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions * Initiate \& develop R\&D functions in purchase departments * Any requirements demanded by the organization on time to time to improve the functions, process and procedure **Education \& Experience** * BSC in Logistics or BA or a related field * 8 Years or more experience with procurement managerial role in leading F\&B / Hotel / Hospitality divisions. **Required Skills** * Excellent communications and negotiation skills with suppliers * Work experience as a Purchaser or similar role * Good experience to create cost reports and any other required financial reports * Understanding of supply chain procedures * Hardworking and with positive attitude * Proficient in use of MS Office Applications * Excellent networking and time management skills Job Type: Full\-time Ability to commute/relocate: * Muscat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * F\&B/FMCG/ Hospitality Industry: 5 years (Required)