Assistant Category Manager

Al Ghurair; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Assistant Category Manager. You will lead category-specific procurement activities, ensuring timely purchasing while aligning procurement strategies with company goals. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in procurement, contract, and category management. Responsibilities include vendor management, conducting market research, and preparing cost comparisons. A competitive salary and dynamic working environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Procurement, Contract and Category.

Responsibilities

• Align procurement strategies with company objectives and long-term goals.
• Plan and establish strategic long-term purchase agreements (LTPA) for targeted items yearly.
• Handle critical procurement items such as Switchgears, Transformer, Cables, Panels, HVAC.

Skills

Category Management

Vendor Management

Contract Management

Negotiation Skill

MS Office

ERP Systems

Spend Analysis

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Category Manager (ACM) is responsible for leading critical category-specific procurement activities, including strategic sourcing, vendor performance monitoring and spend analysis. ACM ensures timely and efficient purchasing by collaborating with internal teams and aligning procurement actions with project requirements. He also involves identifying potential suppliers through market research, monitoring industry trends, and driving cost optimization and process improvements across the procurement cycle.

Responsibilities

Strategic

• Align procurement strategies with company objectives and long-term goals
• Plan and establish strategic long-term purchase agreements (LTPA) for targeted items yearly.
• Facilitate strategic discussions with key suppliers and stakeholders to address performance metrics.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and emerging trends within the industry.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across procurement processes.
• Review spend analysis and savings reports data in Dashboard to evaluate procurement effectiveness.
• Review and track ICV data in Procure Lens, ensuring valid ICV certificates from major vendors.

Operational

• Handle critical procurement items such as Switchgears, Transformer, Cables, Panels, HVAC, Fire Fighting
• Collect a minimum of three competitive quotations from potential suppliers
• Prepare Preliminary Cost Comparison (CC) sheets for RF items to evaluate pricing.
• Coordinate with the project team and design department for thorough technical evaluations.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure adherence to technical specifications and commercial terms.
• Coordinate with suppliers for technical submittals for Operation/client approval.
• Collect approved signed contracts, issuing one copy to the supplier and C&C Department for record-keeping.

People Management

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Business Units, Contracts & Commercial (C&C) Department, and Design teams, to finalize contract versions and ensure smooth execution.
• Liaise with the PSSC team to facilitate E-Auction processes, vendor onboarding, performance feedback, and internal stakeholder reviews.
• Support the Category Manager in conducting annual vendor performance reviews and implementing corrective actions.

Product/Process Improvement

• Monitor the Procure Lens Dashboard to track Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensure procurement activities meet agreed timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of contract logs, orders, and procurement activities to support transparency and compliance.
• Coordinate the collection of valid In-Country Value (ICV) certificates from vendors and ensure records are updated for vendors with expired certificates.

Qualifications

Education And Technical Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, minimum of 10 years

Knowledge and Skill

• Category Management / Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Decision making / Negotiation Skill
• MS office / ERP Systems / Spend Analysis / Power BI

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Procurement, Contract and Category