Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Grade: 12

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia.  We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons. 

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

You will contribute to and manage the commercial/procurement activities of the line of business, ensuring that business success is maximised in line with agreed targets. You will ensure all legally binding Company commitments are agreed in accordance with BAE Systems Saudi Arabia policies and procedures.

Job Accountabilities

• Manage and set objectives/review for a team of commercial/procurement staff.
• Produce a full range of contractual documentation for assigned areas in line with all relevant BAE Systems Saudi Arabia requirements and procedures.
• Lead or participate in contract/subcontract negotiations with all relevant parties to facilitate the smooth and successful conclusion of negotiations.
• Manage contracts/subcontracts, ensuring the efficient and effective resolution of issues.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders for subcontractors/suppliers in accordance with established procurement policies, issue requests for proposals and verify invoices prior to payment.
• Support and implement pricing and payment strategies and policies in assigned areas, in accordance with all relevant BAE Systems Saudi Arabia requirements and procedures.
• Support and implement overall financial targets and budgetary management strategies in assigned areas.
• Manage potential areas of risk and carry out risk analyses and assessments to support the minimisation of risk.
• Build, manage and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers to ensure the effective management of business agreements.
• Manage the resolution of commercial/procurement issues to facilitate effective business decision-making.
• Convene and support business reviews with suppliers to ensure that quality, delivery and cost targets are achieved.
• Lead, develop and motivate and assigned staff to ensure they are aware of and capable of delivering their responsibilities.
• Contribute to the development of the Functional Governance Manual and the Procurement Manual and communicate/implement them in assigned areas to deliver strong governance and business effectiveness.
• Keep up to date with and research new commercial/procurement developments in assigned areas and assist in assessing their advantage to the company.
• Liaison with senior stakeholders within internal and external customer community.
• Actively support interfaces with Finance, Legal, HR and Group Tax to establish effective contracting and pricing models.
• Lead or manage RBA activities in line with DOA.
• Tender analysis and administration.
• Production of Commercial/Procurement plans in support of LCM.

Recruitment Specification

Essential

• Relevant Degree or equivalent and extensive commercial/procurement experience.
• Experienced in developing senior supplier relationships to meet the needs of the business.
• Able to resolve business unit inter-dependencies and issues across projects and functions.
• Extensive knowledge of business unit financial/commercial/procurement policies.
• A good working knowledge of the business unit approach to Life Cycle Management.
• A strong track record of contributing to the management of contractual issues.
• A thorough understanding and comprehension of Commercial Contracts and Law.
• Proven negotiating skills in a range of environments.
• Wide ranging experience of dealing with domestic and international suppliers.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or accredited by the International Association for Contracts and Commercial Management (IACCM) or equivalent)

Expatriate Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. 

On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

Saudi National Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

Bae Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. 

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.