We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a multinational company operating primarily in the energy sector, specifically in fuel distribution, oil services, and aviation, for the position of Procurement Manager in Casablanca.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Management

• Lead and oversee effective procurement practices within the company.
• Develop, evaluate, and implement processes and procedures for creating procurement plans that support informed decision-making and secure materials and services at the lowest total evaluated cost.
• Share cost-saving initiatives negotiated by the Procurement Team with Department Heads and the Management Committee.

Supplier Management and Assessment

• Establish and continuously assess reliable materials and service providers who deliver quality resources to sustain business operations.
• Inform management about supplier performance and trends affecting the company's business and financial stability.
• Oversee the Contractors Committee to ensure timely and flawless project execution by qualified service providers.
• Continuously evaluate contractors to meet business quality and safety standards.
• Regularly review the active supplier panel and conduct field activities to identify new suppliers or service providers for the company.

Internal Controls

• Collaborate with the internal controls department and business management to identify, develop, implement, assess, and monitor appropriate control processes and procedures.
• Periodically review internal control processes for delegated purchasers to ensure alignment with business needs, flawless execution standards, and external compliance requirements.
• Provide management with guidance on interpreting and implementing control procedures.

Operating Expenses Management

• Monitor operational expenses within the Procurement function to ensure adherence to agreed budgets.
• Periodically review performance against planned targets and provide the Accounting and Finance Director with timely performance reports, variance analyses, and factor reviews.

Tenders and Contract Negotiations

• Lead the development and implementation of the company’s procurement plans.
• Manage end-to-end tender processes and oversee the contracts portfolio for materials and services, ensuring commercial risks are mitigated and operational needs are met at optimized costs.

Candidate Profile:

• Education: Master's degree.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years in a Procurement Manager position, with mandatory experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Language Skills: Proficient in both French and English.
• Theoretical Knowledge: Strong negotiation skills.