Senior Project Management: Supply Chain Crisis Manager (Fixed Term)

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  • United Arab Emirates
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Context & EnvironmentInternal & ExternalTypes of contacts associated with the position:Context:
  • The position is an important link between the users and suppliers for key goods and services requirements.
  • Requires very high commitment to ensure supply of goods and services as it involves activities which directly impact the affiliate operations.
Internal:
  • Interaction with MD, VP's, Managers & Supervisors from other departments in UAE & Qatar & KAZ + Global Procurement Office in Paris + Other TE Affiliates Worldwide and BCP teams supply chain
External:
  • External Interactions with suppliers.
Framework for the position's reflections
  • Implement instructions by optimizing processes
  • Strict implementation of instructions
Nature of the position's interactions
  • :The position requires precise communication skills
  • The position requires the ability to influence and convince
  • The position requires negotiation skills
Position's operations
  • Operations in UAE + Qatar + KAZ; highly competitive markets
ActivitiesSUPPLY CHAIN CRISIS MANAGEMENT
  • Support VP-Aftersales in crisis organization and determine new supply scheme including follow-up of shipments and set up of new route including all the HSSEQ standards's application.
  • Support VP-Aftersales in Kazakstan to reduce the current stock quantities and reduce storage to 1 location
  • Launch tender with VP-Aftersales and Logistic director in KAZ for new warehousing and logistic provider
  • Support VP-Aftersales in crisis allocation of products and set up daily KPI on product's delivery, costs, …
CATEGORY LEAD (PROCUREMENT)
  • Support procurement activities for TEMME & TEMQ across assigned categories: Logistics and Warehousing.
  • Support the Procurement Manager in implementation of purchasing and sourcing strategies and contribute inputs to category and sourcing initiatives.
  • Support the analysis and review of purchasing data to help identify opportunities for cost optimization, synergies, and process improvements.
  • Assist in the end-to-end tender process, including bid preparation, coordination with stakeholders, evaluation support, and documentation, up to contractual finalization.
  • Participate in tender processes, negotiations, tender committees, and contract preparation activities as required, under supervision.
  • Provide operational support to stakeholders in supplier management activities following contract award.
  • Maintain professional and constructive working relationships with internal customers and suppliers, ensuring timely communication and follow-up.
  • Act in accordance with the organization's standards on business ethics, compliance, HSSEQ, and sustainability, demonstrating professionalism and integrity in all activities.
PURPOSES
  • Ensure that purchases are made within the budgeted value per the purchasing plan, in accordance with the purchasing procedures.
  • Ensure the timely availability of goods and services to the end users.
  • Respect deadlines and financial targets.
  • Adapt the supply chain crisis mode with clear KPI and streamline communication
Compliance Objectives:
  • Ensure full adherence to the company's compliance program, encompassing economic sanctions and export control program, anti-corruption and fraud policies, procedures, and the Code of Conduct in all professional activities.
  • Promptly notify the compliance officer/economic sanctions referent to any instances of noncompliance or breaches of economic sanctions or export control that comes to my attention. Any other compliance risks identified during day-to-day activities should also be reported immediately.
HSSEQ Objectives
  • Strictly comply with TEMME HSSEQ policies, procedures, and applicable regulations at all times.
  • Participate in HSSEQ training, promote HSSEQ awareness, and support knowledge sharing when required.
  • Promptly report incidents, near misses, hazards, and injuries in line with HSSEQ requirements.
  • Participate in safety tours, incident investigations, and follow-up actions as required.
  • Adhere to vehicle management and sustainability requirements, with the authority to stop unsafe operations.
  • Demonstrate exemplary professionalism, vigilance, and commitment to HSSEQ in all activities
Candidate ProfileQualification
  • Minimum Master degree, preferably from the following disciplines: Business Economics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Technical skills
  • Preferred - Experienced in the use of ERP systems & MS Suite (SAP, Ariba, Excel, Word, Power Point, Power BI).
  • Required - High proficiency in MS Office for data analysis. Basis legal knowledge to read and understand agreements.
Soft skills
  • Strong negotiation and commercial awareness, with the ability to anticipate issues and support strategic decision-making.
  • Solid professional skills, including project coordination, compliance with business policies, and strong PC literacy.
  • Good influencing and communication skills, with the ability to support discussions, facilitate collaboration, and contribute to change initiatives.
  • Clear and effective communicator, able to engage constructively with stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
  • Customer-service-oriented team player with a collaborative mindset.
  • Results-focused, proactive, and self-motivated.
Knowledge
  • Experience supporting supply market research, supplier identification and qualification, tender processes, contract management, and performance tracking.
  • Proficient in the use of procurement tools and systems, including spend analysis, e-procurement platforms, electronic tendering, e-auctions, and contract management tools.
Language skills
  • English level: fluent
Experience
  • Mandatory 10+ years' experience in Procurement with supply chain complexity, with exposure to strategic sourcing or category management.
  • Experience supporting complex tenders, contracts, and supplier management.
  • Strong working knowledge of logistics procurement (Incoterms, HS Codes, local regulations, HSSEQ)
  • Experience supporting stakeholder engagement with strong contribution to issue and risk management activities.
Additional Information
  • As it is a Project Based Temporary role of 6 months, no benefits are provided.
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