Category Lead Fit Out

Majid Al Futtaim; United Arab Emirates; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional market leader, Majid Al Futtaim, seeks a Category Lead for Fit Out and FM in the UAE. The role involves strategic sourcing, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with policies to drive cost-saving initiatives. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in procurement, demonstrated negotiation skills, and proficiency in E-sourcing tools. Join a vibrant team and contribute to creating memorable experiences while working with over 45,000 talented colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar senior management role.
• Experience in large procurement organizations managing sourcing activities.
• Strong understanding of contracts, laws, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic roadmap and annual budget for relevant categories.
• Create and implement sourcing strategies at the project level.
• Manage sourcing activities for new projects ensuring milestones are met.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Team Management

Tools

E-sourcing platforms (ORACLE, ARIBA, COUPA)

Job description

JOB TITLE
Category Lead – Fit out and FM | Majid Al Futtaim Global Solutions | UAE

ROLE SUMMARY
The role is responsible for strategically sourcing products and services across multiple Majid Al Futtaim Operationg Companies, managing sourcing activities, and driving cost-saving initiatives. This includes developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and overseeing supplier relationships to meet annual budget and savings targets while ensuring compliance with legal and internal policies.

ROLE PROFILE

• Develop and deliver the strategic roadmap and annual budget for relevant categories in collaboration with the Business, Procurement Director, and Head of Procurement.
• Create and implement sourcing strategies at the project level, ensuring compliance with legal, internal policies, and business goals.
• Manage and lead sourcing activities for new project developments, ensuring key milestones and timelines are met.
• Identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and scoping to drive cost improvements.
• Analyze supplier offers and assess the total cost of ownership (TCO) to optimize sourcing decisions.
• Meet or exceed annual sourcing goals and savings targets for Majid Al Futtaim spend.
• Negotiate pricing and finalize commercial supply agreements/contracts in close collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim Legal.
• Continuously analyze market trends, manage supplier relationships, and report on sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes and meet KPIs and SLAs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in large procurement organizations, managing sourcing activities and working with shared services for smooth processes.
• Skilled in spend analysis, strategy development, and understanding contracts, laws, and risk management.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and customer-focused skills, with experience using E-sourcing platforms (ORACLE, ARIBA, COUPA).
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role as a senior Manager, with good problem-solving and team management abilities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.