Assistant Manager – Indirect Procurement (UAE National)

Mai Dubai™ Bottled Drinking Water; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mai Dubai™ Bottled Drinking Water seeks a proactive professional to lead indirect procurement across HR, IT, Marketing, Administration, and Corporate Services. You will manage RFQs, RFPs, negotiations, contracts, and POs while improving supplier performance and achieving cost savings.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate terms, ensure policy compliance, and monitor KPIs. Strong Excel/ERP skills and a CIPS advantage are expected; UAE national candidates are preferred under

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/procurement systems.
• CIPS certification is an advantage.
• Emiratization Role – Open to UAE Nationals Only

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing, including RFQs, RFPs, tender evaluations, negotiations, and purchase orders.
• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate competitive pricing, contracts, payment terms, and SLAs.
• Manage supplier relationships, evaluate performance, and ensure service delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet business requirements and procurement timelines.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through spend analysis, supplier consolidation, and contract optimization.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval matrices, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and prepare reports on savings, supplier performance, and spend.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Excel

ERP systems

CIPS (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/procurement systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a motivated individual to manage indirect procurement activities, drive cost optimization, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with company policies across HR, IT, Marketing, Administration, and Corporate Services.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage end-to-end sourcing, including RFQs, RFPs, tender evaluations, negotiations, and purchase orders.
• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate competitive pricing, contracts, payment terms, and SLAs.
• Manage supplier relationships, evaluate performance, and ensure service delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet business requirements and procurement timelines.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through spend analysis, supplier consolidation, and contract optimization.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval matrices, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and prepare reports on savings, supplier performance, and spend.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/procurement systems.
• CIPS certification is an advantage.
• Emiratization Role – Open to UAE Nationals Only