Procurement Manager - IQ Talent Marketplace

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries, manufactures in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers around the world that facilitate the sustainable transformation of the construction and transportation industries. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of CHF 10.5 billion in 2022.

Sika is well established in Iraq and has proven records for many years. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

We are looking for an exceptional individual with an international mindset, to fill the role of

Procurement Manager.

Exciting Challenges

In this position you will be responsible for all the Procurement related processes, procedures and policies.

Your challenges will include, but are not limited to the following-

• Initiating and supporting the Sika Sourcing Strategy in alignment with Regional and Global Procurement
• Ensures that all local requirements are coordinated with the regional strategy and communicated accordingly.
• Define and monitor efficiency, effectiveness and success of the local Procurement activities using adequate controlling tools.
• Implements a local Procurement strategy based on Sika`s overall Procurement strategy.
• Provide business excellence, collaborate with and provide consultation to business units and general management to support the reduction of total cost
• Establish appropriate guidelines, policy and governance across the local organization based on the Global Procurement Manual.
• Supply assurance by regular risk evaluation and mitigation plans
• Leadership, management & development of local procurement team
• Management of local spend (Indirect)
• Management of B & C (& any local A if delegated by the regional category manager) spend
• Identification and execution of saving projects

We Need Your Skills

• (BSc) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or related fields, master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years in a related experience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present concepts at functional and executive levels.
• Ability to manage conflicts (e.g., Leadership skills, Change Management)
• Creating an atmosphere of collaboration.
• Strong ability to work in a team.
• Demonstrated broad understanding of Procurement and supply chain processes.
• Strong focus on strategic and innovation aspects.
• Distinguished knowledge in Spend Management (e.g., data analyses).
• Competent level of expertise in the supply market.
• Good knowledge about Procurement processes in ERP systems, especially SAP
• Problem Solving
• Communication in English, Arabic & Kurdish is preferable.

Building Trust Every Day

We offer intensive training and interesting perspectives for anyone who wants to build a career. The chance to bring new ideas, interesting areas for development, and taking responsibility early on are some of the key factors that drive Sika’s success.

Friendly, personable and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that’s how many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit.

Contact

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Please also note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Category

Procurement / Logistics / Materials Management

Job ID

13723BR