Commercial Procurement Manager

DU; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

DU is seeking an experienced procurement leader to develop category sourcing strategies, drive RFP/RFQ negotiations, and ensure value for money across outsourced services and corporate procurement. The role requires strong contract knowledge, ERP experience with Oracle, and fluent English (Arabic preferred).

You will align IT, Finance, Legal and Service Ops teams and report savings and KPIs monthly. The position emphasizes governance, policy compliance, and proactive stakeholder engagement to

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Law, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related discipline.
• Procurement & sourcing experience 5-7 years; telecommunications is a plus.
• Knowledge of supplier contracts, terms & conditions, and contract laws.
• Familiarity with procurement systems, processes and procedures.
• ERP experience, especially Oracle; fluent in English, Arabic preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Project management with ability to handle multiple large projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop category sourcing strategy and ensure adherence across departments.
• Lead tender RFP/RFQ negotiations to secure best value and on-budget delivery.
• Track RFPs/RFQs against timelines and optimize sourcing activities.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure timely resolution of commercial matters.
• Report savings, KPIs, and ERP data; validate monthly targets.
• Engage IT, Network, Finance, Legal, and Service Ops teams to align objectives.
• Provide ongoing education on procurement policy amendments to internal customers.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Deliver results

Change leadership

Customer orientation

People motivation

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Key Accountabilities

Support the Category sourcing strategy development Ensure that the sourcing strategies set out by the Management are followed by the department to deliver the desired results Lead tender RFP RFQ negotiations to ensure successful completion Negotiate the best value for money and ensure that sourcing projects are meeting budget targets Track RFP s and RFQ s against agreed timelines while optimizing sourcing activities timelines Commercial Responsible of category management and commercial contracts related activities within the Commercial Procurement categories of spend mainly Outsourced Managed Services and General Corporate procurement categories Participate in internal audit activities by providing necessary information to internal auditors Organize periodic meetings with internal stakeholders to understand and agree on way forward for relevant category sourcing requirements Lead contract negotiations to ensure successful completion Negotiate the best value for money and ensure that sourcing projects are meeting budget targets Report savings and validate monthly ERP reports ensuring that individual targets are met Assess major suppliers performance and prepare report to management Provide Management with weekly reports on RFP s progress category spend savings and performance against KPI s Build maintain and strengthen positive relation with internal customer based on support and advice and improve BUs satisfaction by conducting satisfaction surveys after each RFP Ensure that all legal and contractual matters from commercial perspective are addressed efficiently and in a timely manner Share and educate internal customers about any amendment of the procurement policy and procedures Ensure that proposals are obtained from vendors on time through the digital procurement platforms Review standard PO s blanket PO s consignment PO s and contract PO s and ensure data integrity is preserved Deliver category management services including strategic sourcing process improvement risk management supplier performance management and continuous cost and performance improvement Analyze supply base category market conditions stakeholder requirements pricing trends and competitive benchmarking to determine appropriate sourcing strategies Develop and implement cost savings value creation projects across professional services categories Manage amp Report savings and validate monthly ERP reports ensuring that individual targets are met Establish and evaluate performance dashboard metrics for professional services support and maintenance and managed services categories including FLM categories Structure negotiate and manage service and supply agreements with suppliers including complex long-term strategic agreements short-term transactional agreements and project-based agreements Ensure that all legal and contractual matters from commercial perspective are addressed efficiently and in a timely manner Proactively engage influence and collaborate with the IT Network Finance Legal Quality and Service Operations teams to ensure alignment on business objectives and project plans Drive stakeholder engagement within the IT Professional Services Service Operations FLM Finance Legal etc Educate internal customers about any amendment of the procurement policy and procedures Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures business code of conduct ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations Participate in internal audit activities by providing necessary information to internal auditors Project Management Track RFP s and RFQ s against agreed timelines while optimizing sourcing activities timelines

Qualifications :

Minimum Bachelor degree in Business, Law, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related discipline Any Procurement related certification it s a plus Minimum 5-7 years of procurement & sourcing experience. Experience in telecommunications is a plus In-depth Knowledge of key commercial elements and pricing structures of supplier s contracts Knowledge of contract laws, and a complete understanding of Corporate T s & C s Demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes, and procedures Demonstrated category management expertise in one or more of the following IT (Professional Services, Application Development and Application Maintenance, Support and Maintenance contract, Outsourcing services, Managed Services) and Network Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of Contracts and Corporate Terms and Conditions. Good Knowledge of ERP system (Oracle). Excellent verbal & written English & preferably Arabic. Analytical skills. Numerical and problem-solving skills Proven excellence in professional services contract language, contract negotiation, contract management, conflict resolution and customer service skills Demonstrated project management and execution skills with ability to manage multiple large complex projects with competing priorities and timelines Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, implement, and execute procurement strategies Ability to quickly analyze data, as well as extrapolate and communicate insights Excellent communication and interpersonal skills reading, writing, and listening Experience : Skills Competencies Please provide the level of competency as per the grade: Level 1 for Band 6, Level 2 for Band 5, level 3 for Band 4, level 4 for Band 3. Think strategically (Level 3 of 5) Achieve tangible results (Level 3 of 5) Lead breakthrough change (Level 3 of 5) Exceed customer expectations (Level 3 of 5) Nurture, Inspire and Motivate (Level 3 of 5) Target win-win outcomes (Level 3 of 5)