Emiratization_Sourcing Executive | Corporate Services | Dubai

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim in Dubai seeks a Procurement Executive specializing in Media and Marketing to optimize spend and improve supplier performance. You will coordinate category plans, source initiatives, and manage vendor relationships across UAE and international units.

Responsibilities include leading RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, negotiations, risk analysis, and contract management. The role demands strong stakeholder management, planning, and a track record in marketing procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing procurement processes.
• Vendor management including quotations, payments, and reconciliations.
• Negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs).
• Document bid events and supplier communications.
• Lead supplier negotiations and ongoing management.
• Manage contracts, KPIs, and SLAs with vendors.
• Generate management reports and maintain vendor lists.
• Ensure alignment with Procurement strategy and process improvements.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role:

As a Procurement Executive specializing in Media and Marketing, the role involves coordinating category plans, sourcing initiatives, and managing vendor relationships to optimize the spend. You will enhance process efficiency, ensure adherence to procurement policies and collaborate seamlessly with both UAE-based and international business units. Success is defined by effective supplier negotiations, management of complex contracts and achieving significant cost savings while upholding quality and innovation standards.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Document bid events through supplier correspondence.
• Develop supplier selection criteria and drive approval processes with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and ongoing management.
• Implement supplier risk analysis and develop negotiation strategies.
• Interact with stakeholders to lead supplier relationships for value extraction in quality, cost effectiveness, and innovation.
• Manage Marketing suppliers' performance against SLAs and conduct evaluations, audits, and qualifications.
• Maintain and update vendor lists, including qualifications, delivery times, and future potentials.
• Establish effective internal customer relationship management through timely and professional communication.
• Manage contracts, including negotiation and incorporation of terms, conditions, KPIs, and service level metrics.
• Ensure business process efficiency and improvements in alignment with Procurement strategy.
• Work with team members and Procurement Manager to complete duties as needed.
• Generate and update management reports timely.
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Demonstrated knowledge in procurement processes related to marketing.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills.
• Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Procurement or Finance Certification is an added value.
• Over 3 years of experience in Marketing and Advertising agencies.
• Hands-on experience in vendor management, including quotations, payments, and reconciliations.