SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

• Ensure procurement needs are clearly understood and captured accurately in buying requests.
• Promote procurement best practices, ensuring processes and requirements are well understood by the business.
• Conduct and promote e-sourcing using Workday.
• Review and understand purchase requisitions and transform them into POs with all required information, such as contracts, catalogs, approvals, tender protocols, and financial details.
• Ensure preferred suppliers are selected for requested products/services and place orders based on pre-approved prices, terms, and conditions (T&Cs) or tender protocols.
• If no preferred supplier/contract exists, source suppliers from the market through tender processes, finalize T&Cs, and establish contracts in line with group/regional procurement procedures.
• Promote supplier contracts and catalogs to streamline procurement.
• Ensure suppliers adhere to key principles, including:
• Conduct annual supplier performance evaluations in coordination with procurement teams.
• Assess and monitor supplier performance based on quality, delivery timelines, cost, and service.
• Address performance gaps and collaborate with suppliers on improvement plans.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors to ensure consistent quality and service.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors to meet procurement needs.
• Conduct market research to build a competitive vendor database and explore alternative suppliers.
• Manage procurement contracts, including reviewing, negotiating, and ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain a contract repository and monitor key milestones such as renewals and expirations.
• Issue purchase orders accurately and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate purchase order approvals and communicate effectively with suppliers.
• Track deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods and resolve issues such as delays or damages.
• Capture monthly savings and report to regional procurement.
• Monitor spends and implement cost-reduction strategies without compromising quality.
• Report non-compliance issues to management and compliance officers.
• Conduct quarterly/semi-annual assessments to evaluate procurement performance.
• Arrange training sessions to enhance team skills and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, highlighting key metrics, trends, and opportunities.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and organizational standards.
• Utilize procurement management software and MS Office tools for operational effectiveness.
• Travel occasionally for vendor visits, supplier audits, or negotiations.

• Master’s in business administration, or a related field (Supply Chain)
• 5+Years of Experience
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in procurement management software and MS Office applications.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Sourcing experience with International vendors, preferred in Middle East Region.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance requirements.