The Cost Control Manager is responsible for managing and controlling costs across the company, including identifying cost-saving opportunities, implementing cost reduction strategies, and monitoring and reporting on cost performance. The Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Operations, and Procurement, to develop and implement cost control initiatives and ensure compliance with cost control policies and procedures.

Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, including market trends, competitive pressures, and regulatory changes.

• Maintains strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, and negotiate contracts to ensure the most favorable terms and conditions.

• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements related to cost control management.

• Cultivates a high-performance culture within the Cost Control team, including setting clear goals and expectations, providing regular feedback and coaching, and recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance.

• Heads and handles cost control policies and procedures, and ensure effective communication and training to relevant stakeholders.

• Stays up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and provide insights and recommendations to the relevant leadership/management team.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in cost control principles, practices, and procedures.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and innovatively.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple Knowledge of Cost Control and estimating packages such as CCS (Candy) is essential.

• Computer skills: MS applications and Primavera 6 but not essential. ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

• Minimum 10 years of total experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Specialty/industry relevant (required).

• Minimum 3 years in GCC
(preferred).