Category Specialist

Dubai International Airport; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international airport authority in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Category Specialist to assist in sourcing initiatives and manage supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related fields, possessing 6 months to 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include gathering market data, RFP preparation, and working with ERP systems (preferably Oracle). The position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that encourages personal growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• 6 months – 3 years of relevant experience.
• 3 – 5 years of overall experience.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Assist Category L3 and L4 teams with sourcing initiatives.
• Execute tactical sourcing and spot buys with minimal support.
• Recommend suppliers based on evaluations and negotiations.

Skills

Market data analysis

Supplier negotiation

RFP preparation

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management/Procurement

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

THIS IS WHERE INFLUENCE SPREADS

CORPORATE SERVICES

Category Specialist

We work at a fast pace. Corporate Services is no different. Their business processes are fundamental to our becoming a global competitor that can respond quickly to any change. This may be a diverse, complex business, but departments such as Finance and Procurement make us an agile one.

What you’ll deliver

• You’ll assist Category L3 and L4 teams with sourcing initiatives by gathering market data, preparing RFPs, and consolidating supplier clarifications
• You’ll execute tactical sourcing and spot buys with minimal support from Category Managers
• You’ll recommend suppliers based on the evaluations and negotiations for tactical purchases and submit for approval as per delegation of authority
• You’ll negotiate with suppliers and obtain approval of finalized contracts
• You’ll set up contracts and complex PO for strategic sourcing initiatives in Oracle

What you bring

• You should be educated to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management/Procurement, acquired 6 months – 3 years of relevant experience and 3 – 5 years of overall experience
• You’ll have knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Oracle)
• You’ll have advanced knowledge of Excel

Life at Dubai Airports

Fast-moving and fast-growing, Dubai Airports is a business that’s all about delivering great airport experiences, 24 hours a day. Life here means always pushing – and being pushed – to work better and smarter. With us, you’ll be encouraged to be the best you can be. You’ll be part of the team that connects the world. And at every opportunity, you’ll go beyond; delivering an advanced, innovative future for yourself and our business, and making an Impact that delivers for Dubai.