EMEA Indirect Procurement Lead - Services & IT

Eaton; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global exposure

Career development

Promotional opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Indirect Procurement Category Manager for EMEA—Professional Services & IT, based in Dubai. You will lead regional category strategies, drive cost-out programs and manage supplier performance across multiple countries.

You will collaborate with business units, GPOs and regional teams to optimize spend and align with corporate goals. The role requires deep experience in indirect procurement within EMEA, proficient use of procurement tools, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 8–10 years of indirect procurement or supply chain experience in EMEA.
• Proven track record in procuring Professional Services & IT (HR, Office, IT, Finance, Legal).
• Regional experience in EMEA, especially Europe.
• Experience with procurement tools such as Spend Analysis, Contracts Database, and Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional procurement strategies for designated Professional Services & IT categories.
• Collaborate with business units and GPO leads to set category strategies.
• Deliver cost-out initiatives and drive cost avoidance to reduce TCO.
• Identify and implement working cost improvements across the supplier base.
• Define a preferred supplier list and a contracts roadmap.
• Lead RFP/RFQ activities with cross-region coordination.
• Promote continuous improvement and apply standard procurement practices.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity.

Skills

SCM sourcing

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Spend Analysis

Contracts Database

Supplier Management Systems

Sourcing tools (Ariba)

Job description

Eaton is seeking an Indirect Procurement Category Manager for EMEA—Professional Services & IT, based in Dubai. You will lead regional category strategies, drive cost-out programs and manage supplier performance across multiple countries.

You will collaborate with business units, GPOs and regional teams to optimize spend and align with corporate goals. The role requires deep experience in indirect procurement within EMEA, proficient use of procurement tools, and a track record of delivering