Category Manager

Al Ghurair; Dubai; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE, Al Ghurair Investment, is looking for aspiring professionals to manage procurement and support project teams across its diversified sectors. The roles involve overseeing purchasing processes, supplier performance assessment, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Opportunities available range from category management to business analysis within a dynamic and growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily procurement activities, negotiating contracts and optimizing operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with project teams and monitor expenditures to align with budgets.
• Generate reports and support audits by maintaining procurement documentation.

Job description

Al Ghurair Investment is one of the largest diversified family business groups in the Middle East, with operations in seven distinct industry sectors: foods, resources, properties, construction, energy, mobility and ventures.

With a grassroots heritage in the UAE spanning more six decades, Al Ghurair Investment is woven into the very fabric of the nation since 1960, as a small trading business, when pearl diving and fishing were still the mainstays of the economy.

Having fostered a proud history of innovation and entrepreneurship, today we continue to build upon our long legacy, founded on a solid commitment to excellence, trust and responsibility, all guided by an ideal: ‘Enhancing Life.’

Today, the Al Ghurair family name is synonymous with the development of the region, and we build upon our long history of innovation and entrepreneurship through our operations in six distinct sectors including food, resources, properties, construction, energy, mobility and ventures.

Headquartered in Deira, the heart of Dubai, our diversified operations span more than 20+ countries and 7 sectors across the globe, employing approximately 28,000 people.

General Task Management

• Oversee daily procurement activities and ensure timely purchasing aligned with company policies and procedures
• Review and approve purchase orders (POs), approval request forms (ARFs), and transport indents via the portal
• Evaluate and obtain quotations from potential suppliers
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to optimize value and operational efficiency

New Project Support

• Collaborate with project teams to understand requirements and develop material and service delivery plans accordingly
• Provide regular updates to operational leads on project progress and support timely resolution of any challenges
• Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with allocated budgets
• Coordinate with stores and site teams to review supplier and subcontractor performance
• Evaluate suppliers across key parameters such as cost, quality, reliability, and service consistency

Reporting, Analysis & Compliance

• Generate reports related to PO spend, open POs, pending requests, and cost savings for management review
• Support audit and compliance activities by maintaining accurate procurement documentation and contributing to process evaluations for continuous improvement

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