Global Category Management Lead (UAE National Only)

Mashreq Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UAE is seeking an experienced Global Category Management Lead to oversee the category management team within its centralized procurement department. This role involves developing global category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will champion digital and AI-enabled procurement solutions and embed data-driven decision-making across the procurement process.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management with a proven track record of driving cost savings and value creation.
• Ability to develop and implement global category strategies.
• Strong analytical skills to embed data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the category management team in centralized procurement.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Champion digital solutions to enhance procurement processes.

Job description

• An experienced and strategic Global Category Management Lead to oversee the category management team in our centralized procurement department. The successful candidate will develop and implement global category strategies, manage supplier relationships, drive cost savings and value creation, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is crucial in aligning category management practices with organizational objectives and maintaining high standards of procurement excellence.
• Champion digital and AI-enabled procurement solutions to drive efficiency, transparency, and predictive insights.
• Embed data-driven decision-making and automation across category management.