Dubai-Based Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

Al Ghurair in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, category management and supplier negotiations. The role focuses on developing procurement strategies that align with corporate objectives and deliver measurable improvements in cost management and supplier performance.

You will oversee end-to-end procurement operations, manage high-value packages and risk management, and work closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to

Qualifications

• Engineering degree.
• CIPS Level 4 qualification, MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 15 years of experience in procurement, contract management, category management, vendor management and risk management.
• Experience with strategic procurement and supplier sourcing practices.
• Strong negotiation and contract administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Formulate category-specific sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate long-term purchase agreements and blanket contracts.
• Identify opportunities for consolidated purchasing and value engineering.
• Lead supplier negotiations and coordinate cross-functional procurement initiatives.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities and ensure SLA-compliant processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage contract renewals.
• Maintain compliance with technical specifications and company procedures.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Category management

Vendor management

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

CIPS Level 4 / MBA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Al Ghurair in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, category management and supplier negotiations. The role focuses on developing procurement strategies that align with corporate objectives and deliver measurable improvements in cost management and supplier performance.

You will oversee end-to-end procurement operations, manage high-value packages and risk management, and work closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to