Dubai Marketing & Media Sourcing Executive

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Group is seeking a UAE National_Sourcing Executive for Corporate Services in Dubai. The role focuses on media and marketing procurement, coordinating category plans, sourcing initiatives, and managing vendor relationships to optimize spend.

You will work with UAE-based and international units to drive cost savings while upholding quality and innovation standards. The position emphasizes negotiations, contract management, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Procurement or finance certification is an added value.
• Over 3 years of experience in Marketing and Advertising agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Document bid events through supplier correspondence.
• Develop supplier selection criteria and drive approval with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and ongoing management.
• Implement supplier risk analysis and develop negotiation strategies.
• Lead supplier relationships for value extraction in quality, cost, and innovation.
• Manage Marketing suppliers' performance against SLAs and conduct evaluations.
• Maintain/update vendor lists with qualifications, delivery times, and future potentials.
• Establish internal customer relationships through timely and professional communication.
• Manage contracts including negotiation and terms, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Drive procurement efficiency aligned with strategy.
• Generate/update management reports timely.

Skills

Procurement processes

Advanced negotiation

Stakeholder management

Planning & time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Procurement/Finance certification (added value)

Job description

Al-Futtaim Group is seeking a UAE National_Sourcing Executive for Corporate Services in Dubai. The role focuses on media and marketing procurement, coordinating category plans, sourcing initiatives, and managing vendor relationships to optimize spend.

You will work with UAE-based and international units to drive cost savings while upholding quality and innovation standards. The position emphasizes negotiations, contract management, and process improvements.