Vendors Management & Local Content Director

Purpose of Job

The job holder is responsible for managing the Vendors Management & Local Content function to ensure delivery of required good and services according to requirements and government guidelines.

Job Resposiblites

Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to the development of Procurement business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy
• Develop the operational plan for Vendors Management & Local Content in line with Procurement business plan and Finance and Administration strategic plan
• Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Vendors Management & Local Content goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans
  
  
  

Budget Management

• Discuss Vendors Management & Local Content budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process
• Ensure effective utilization of Vendors Management & Local Content budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
• Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Vendors Management & Local Content and mitigates financial and operational risks
  
  
  

Local Content

• Ensure the implementation of local content regulations issued by the Local Content and Government Purchases Authority (i.e., Saudization follow-up, local content fee) and the adherence to bidding requirements
• Review local market overview report including challenges, market analysis, and list of suppliers and approve all materials to be procured from internal or external suppliers
• Submit post-qualification supplier assessment in line with set guidelines and present findings to concerned stakeholders
  
  
  

Vendors Management

• Approve list of pre-qualified suppliers by category and backlisted suppliers
• Identify purchasing method/ sourcing category based on project nature according to government procurement guidelines
• Manage the development of RFQs or RFPs according to policies and procedures as well as technical and financial evaluation dimensions and framework
• Ensure verification of technical and commercial proposals for local content requirement
• Ensure validation of delivered goods against terms and conditions which include technical specifications, requested quantities, quality of service received, etc. and resolve issues related to defects and non-compliance in deliverables
• Maintain relationships with vendors to satisfy purchasing needs
• Follow-up on payments ensuring adherence to contract payment terms of agreement
  
  
  

People Management

• Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
• Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes
• Develop individual performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise team and provide regular feedback on performance
• Establish a high-performance working environment and promote ZATCA values
  
  
  

Job Details

Communication and Contacs

Eductaion

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent is required
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent is preferred
  
  
  

Experience

An optimal of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 3 years of experience in managerial level

Competencies

Tender Management - Advanced

Professionalism - Proficient

Communication - Proficient

Inventory and Warehouse Management - Advanced

Develop and Empower Employees - Proficient

Risk Assessment and Management - Advanced

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement - Advanced

Information Systems Knowledge - Advanced

Leading by Example - Proficient

Strategic Thinking - Developing

Operational Excellence - Developing

Results Oriented - Proficient

Customer Focus - Proficient

Vendor Management - Advanced

Change Enabler - Proficient