Country Procurement Specialist

SGS; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Country Procurement Specialist to manage procurement of services and indirect materials, drive category strategies, and lead a cross-functional team responsible for delivering KPIs in CSP&A. The role focuses on governance, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing across assigned categories.

The candidate will engage with Country Market and Regional stakeholders, ensure compliant procurement processes, and deliver measurable savings while maintaining high integrity and risk

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, Finance, or Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience including at least 1 year in strategic sourcing.
• CIPS, APICS or CA certifications are a plus.
• Experience delivering competitive advantage through sourcing strategies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of TCO, risk management, SRM and supplier governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities for assigned categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives with supplier analysis, negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Oversee Purchase Order processes and timely delivery.
• Track and report on savings projects and financial performance.
• Act as Procurement Business Partner to align strategies with business needs.
• Communicate procurement performance to stakeholders.
• Build relationships with Country Market and Regional stakeholders.

Skills

Sourcing processes

Negotiation

Analytics

Excel & databases

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Management / Supply Chain / Logistics / Economics / Finance / Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Databases

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Country Procurement Specialist to manage the procurement of services and indirect materials. This role includes sourcing contracting supplier performance management and ensuring governance across assigned categories. You will also lead the Services and Indirect Materials team delivering team KPIs and work in a specialty area such as Compliance Systems Processes & Analytics (CSP&A).

Strategy:

• Drive the development and execution of category strategies for Indirect & Equipment spend.
• Support procurement-wide team strategy initiatives.

Sourcing & Operations:

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities for assigned categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including supplier pre-qualification market analysis negotiations evaluations risk assessment and contract finalization.
• Oversee Purchase Order processes and ensure timely delivery.
• Track and report on savings projects and financial performance.

Category Management:

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies contracts specifications and the Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Maintain and communicate preferred supplier lists.
• Approve new vendors and lead structured business reviews with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance KPIs and risk management.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a Procurement Business Partner to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Communicate strategy updates and procurement performance to stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with Country Market and Regional stakeholders.

Qualifications :

• Degree in Business Management Supply Chain Logistics Economics Finance or Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience including at least 1 year in strategic sourcing.
• CIPS APICS or CA certifications are a plus.
• Experience delivering competitive advantage through sourcing strategies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of TCO risk management responsible sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Fluent in English.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in formal sourcing processes.
• Strong understanding of spend category cost drivers and supply markets.
• Financial acumen budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Analytical skills with proficiency in ERP systems MS Excel and databases.
• Excellent negotiation conflict resolution and influencing skills.
• Change management problem-solving and initiative-driven mindset.
• High integrity honesty and reliability.

Additional Information :

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic multinational environment.
• Exposure to strategic procurement and category management.
• Career growth in a high-impact role with measurable business outcomes.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time