Automotive Procurement Category Lead Strategic Sourcing - Al-Futtaim - Dubai UAE

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 245,520 - 290,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative environment supporting innovation

Job summary

AlFuttaim in Dubai is seeking an Automotive Procurement Category Lead to drive strategic sourcing initiatives across various automotive business units. This role is key for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with corporate objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business administration, a Master’s being a plus, and seven to ten years of relevant procurement experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven to ten years of procurement experience with exposure to automotive category management.
• Experience in developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier lifecycle processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead procurement transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies covering automotive procurement spend.
• Conduct strategic sourcing analysis and total cost of ownership assessments.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and financial controls.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing and category management

Automotive procurement and supplier lifecycle management

Total cost of ownership and cost analysis

Contract negotiation and supplier relationship management

Procurement governance and compliance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, procurement, or business administration

Master’s degree or CIPS qualification

Job description

Automotive Procurement Category Lead - Strategic Sourcing (Al-Futtaim – Dubai, UAE)

Position Overview: The Automotive Procurement Category Lead specializes in strategic sourcing initiatives across automotive business units. This role focuses on developing category procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing total cost of ownership, and ensuring procurement activities align with corporate objectives and compliance standards.

Job Details:

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Automotive
• Function: Purchasing
• Salary: 22,000–26,000 monthly (market estimate)
• Job Type: Full‑time
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies covering both direct and indirect automotive procurement spend.
• Conduct strategic sourcing analysis, including total cost of ownership assessments, should‑cost modeling, and value chain evaluation.
• Ensure procurement practices comply with internal policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and manage procurement initiatives with defined timelines, performance targets, and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with operational and business priorities.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and establish preferred supplier networks to enhance supply efficiency.
• Lead the source‑to‑contract procurement process, including supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve delivery performance, quality standards, and service responsiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and implement improvement plans when necessary.
• Facilitate cross‑functional stakeholder committees to strengthen procurement governance and collaboration.
• Drive talent development initiatives within procurement teams, including structured development plans and performance management.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or CIPS qualification preferred.
• Seven to ten years of procurement experience with strong exposure to automotive category management.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier lifecycle processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead procurement transformation initiatives.

Skills Set

• Strategic sourcing and category management.
• Automotive procurement and supplier lifecycle management.
• Total cost of ownership and cost analysis.
• Contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Procurement governance and compliance management.
• Stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Procurement analytics and sourcing strategy development.

Why Join Us

• Work with one of the largest automotive groups representing global vehicle brands.
• Opportunity to lead strategic procurement initiatives across diverse automotive operations.
• Exposure to large‑scale supply chain and sourcing programs across the region.
• Collaborative environment supporting innovation and procurement excellence.
• Competitive compensation and strong career development opportunities.

About the Company

Al‑Futtaim Automotive is part of the Al‑Futtaim Group and represents some of the world’s most respected automotive brands, including Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo, and RAM. Operating across multiple countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, the company delivers automotive distribution, manufacturing, leasing, and aftersales services while continuing to expand its mobility solutions and supply chain capabilities.