Sr. Specialist - Local Content

JOB DESCRIPTION

ROLE MAIN PURPOSE:

Will be responsible to provide operational expertise to oversee and enhance the performance and relationships with suppliers in Kidana and for optimizing the supply chain, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services, and achieving cost savings. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functional Responsibilities:

• Achieve and develop and implement Local Content requirements
• Conduct potential suppliers' assessment based on criteria such as product/service quality, ability to meet requirements and specifications, reliability in delivery, cost, and overall availability.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to select suppliers that meet the required standards and have a proven track record in supply performance.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with selected suppliers.
• Conduct regular meetings with suppliers to discuss performance, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain transparent communication regarding expectations, requirements, and supply chain challenges.
• Monitor the performance of selected suppliers on an ongoing basis.
• Evaluate suppliers based on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as product quality, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Support in identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively with suppliers to implement corrective actions.
• Deliver guidance and training to suppliers to enhance their performance and capabilities.
• Assist suppliers in improving their processes and implementing best practices in supply chain management.
• Support in develop a comprehensive supplier management strategy aligned with the company's objectives.
• Assist in Identify strategic opportunities to improve supplier performance, optimize the supply chain, and drive innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supplier strategies with overall business goals.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to establish and maintain supplier quality management programs, conducting audits and supplier visits to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes related to procurement and supplier quality management and recommend adjustments to procurement strategies as needed.
• Categorize Suppliers into Tiers: Based on the evaluation, group the suppliers into different tiers or categories, such as: Strategic/Core Suppliers, Preferred/Managed Suppliers, Transactional/Commodity Suppliers and Emerging/High-Potential Suppliers

Educational Qualifications: A Bachelor's in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Professional and Technical Certificates: preferably Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3+ years' experience as procurement specialist or SRM.