Category Manager

Middle East Broadcasting Networks Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the Middle East is seeking a Procurement professional. The role involves leading procurement strategies, developing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Business Administration and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement.
• CIPS certification preferred.
• Strong business and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams for purchase decisions.
• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Negotiate with suppliers to agree on contract terms.

Skills

Business Analytical skills

Planning skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

CIPS certification

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Responsibilities :

• Lead Procurement cross-functional teams by coordinating all business activities to achieve purchase decisions, which deliver the highest quality, reliability, and value to meet the Company s requirements through the development of strong business relationships and strategic alliances.
• Develop, advocate and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas to achieve short and long term savings targets.
• Evaluate submitted quotations on the basis of objective criteria using any agreed weightings and scoring process
• Negotiate with suppliers to agree contract terms and relationships that will achieve the interests of the organization
• Evaluate circumstances for the application of competitive relationships to improve value in the supply chain
• Evaluate the financial, commercial and technical capabilities of potential suppliers
• Identify the non-conformance of supplier performance and take necessary steps to rectify the same.
• Develop and maintain a good relationship with the preferred suppliers. Engage the suppliers in understanding the new innovations available in the market which can add value to the business.
• Conduct risk analysis on high spend commodities and suppliers; identify the opportunities for mitigation of such risks and carry out necessary steps.
• Assist or help in co-ordination of all post order activities on need basis until the material received in safe condition at the site and till the supplier gets paid.
• Ensure compliance with the organization s procedures that cover the Procurement process
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure you have a clear understanding of their business and roadmap
• Prepare and submit the various suits of reports to the Line Manager on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
• CIPS certification preferred
• Strong Business Analytical and Planning skills
• Excellent proactive problem-solving skills
• Strong background in Negotiations
• Must be dependable and show initiative to improve the overall throughput and financial goals of the organization
• Ability to follow directives and procedures, along with ensuring compliance
• Proven decision making and problem solving skills
• Strong written and Verbal communication skills
• Good experience with client relationship management

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Middle East Broadcasting Networks Inc.

MBC Group (Middle East Broadcasting Center) is the largest and leading private media company in the Middle East & North Africa region that enriches people’s lives through information, interaction and entertainment. In 2002, nearly a decade after the launch of MBC1 in London, back in 1991, and as the 1st private free-to-air Arab satellite TV channel, MBC Group moved its headquarters to Dubai Media City, United Arab Emirates, where it remains.

MBC.net is one of the leading Arabic entertainment web portals in the region. With an attractive mix of sports, entertainment, movies and music content, along with its user interactivity and social networking features, MBC.net is a unique experience. The website provides its visitors with the ability to tune into MBC FM and Panorama FM through live streaming.