Neumann&Müller GmbH & Co KG Hiring for Procurement Manager (m/f/d) Job at Dubai Full Time

Neumann&Müller Event Technology are your high-end partner in the field of audio-visual and lighting technology, offering complete turnkey solutions such as creative design, concept consulting, expert technical planning, project management, build services and system programming for both events and permanent & semi-permanent installation projects. We specialize in the areas of audio, video, lighting, rigging, event-IT and content production, providing purchase and rental options.

Our multicultural team of qualified events and construction professionals is well-experienced in executing high-profile projects under all circumstances, ensuring superior and timely implementation through well-established quality assurance procedures.

The Dubai branch opened in 2007, with an office and warehouse stocked with cutting-edge equipment. Since then, we have continuously grown as a company and have been involved in some exceptional projects that took place in the UAE and other parts of the GCC states. In 2018 we’ve diversified the business within the region and established a second business unit for system integration projects. Over the past years, we have been receiving accolades from the industry such as the Best Supplier of the Year and Best Employer of the Year.

• Constructing, negotiating, change and managing contractual T&Cs with the supply chain
• Works with project managers, project teams and business line management to identify, prequalify, negotiate and approve sources for technical services providers, sub-consultants, subcontractors, service providers, materials and equipment
• Monitoring supplier performance/progress, facilitating early identification and timely resolution of potential problems
• Participating as a member of the project boards and inform on procurement budgets, plans, strategies, procurement issues, opportunities for improvement
• Deliver an effective and efficient procurement function that provides value to project managers
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures, standards, and supplier and subcontractor pre-qualification
• Participate with management in development and execution of procurement strategies and plans
• Assists, as required, with procurement issues and opportunities in project and client pursuits

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Procurement and a passion to want to build a business unit to make their mark! You will also have:
• A degree in business, economics, supply chain or engineering
• 8+ years of experience in subcontracting and procurement preferably in the field of audiovisual- and lighting system integration as well as large- scale museum and exhibition projects with a minimum of 4 years in a supervisory capacity
• Proficiency in areas of subcontracting and procurement
• Excellent English communication skills that are consistent, effective and efficient both written and oral communication
• A willingness to travel internationally as needed
• An ability to prepare and implement procurement plans, staffing plans and procedures
• Experience to conduct reviews of subcontracting documents, assess exceptions and work acceptable solutions with project managers and third-party sub-consultants and subcontractors
• Skills necessary to develop strategies to resolve supplier disputes/claims and the ability to work with management to resolve them

• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation at eye level
• Interesting jobs in a diverse, international environment
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organisational structure and an open corporate culture
• Further training opportunities and support in acquiring further qualifications as well as opportunities for further development in new technologies

If you would like to know more about us and join our team, we will be happy to hear from you.

Please note, we are shortlisting and interviewing before the closing date. You are encouraged to apply at your earliest convenience to ensure you do not miss out on this exciting opportunity!

However, if this role isn’t for you, but sounds like a fit for someone you know, please direct them to our job page.