Procurement PMO

Description

Summary: Manages procurement processes, strategic initiatives, and supplier relationships to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing. Highlights: 1. Oversees strategic sourcing projects and ensures timely delivery of initiatives. 2. Drives digital enablement and improves data analytics within procurement. 3. Analyzes spending patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities. About the Role The job holder is responsible for managing the processes, and strategic initiatives within the procurement function to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost\-effective sourcing. The job holder oversees project portfolios, supplier relationship management, performance reporting (KPIs). Key Accountabilities* Enforcing procurement policies, standards, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and methodologies across the organization to ensure compliance. * Overseeing strategic sourcing projects, maintaining project trackers, and ensuring timely delivery of procurement initiatives. * Creating dashboards and reporting on supplier performance, cost\-saving targets for the strategic initiatives, and KPIs for executive review. * Analyzing spending patterns to identify cost\-saving opportunities and streamlining end\-to\-end procurement processes. * Tracking on projects status \& progress with internal stakeholders (Business Users, Procurement team) and external stakeholders (Suppliers) * Driving digital enablement, managing procurement software/ERP tools, and improving data analytics. * Provide regular reporting on the procurement initiative status and progress * Any other task handed over by the function head. * To perform all the above\-mentioned roles and responsibilities in compliance to the Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies, and to report any information/physical security breaches or incidents to Data Control Department immediately. In addition, ensure that all team members are following policies mentioned. * Be aware of, and adhere to, all environmental requirements as set by the statutory bodies in Kuwait, or by the published policies of Zain Group/Kuwait. What We Need From You Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Procurement or Project Management. Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a similar role Knowledge: * Extensive knowledge in Procurement \& Supply Chain. * Extensive knowledge in Project management. * Strong experience in telecom industry.