Global Logistics Procurement Leader

Al-Futtaim; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Group is seeking a Logistics Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing for transport, warehousing, and related services across regions. You will drive category strategies, manage tenders, and partner with multiple business units to optimize total cost and service levels.

The role emphasizes risk management, sustainability, and collaboration with IT for KPI dashboards and data-driven decisions. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Business is required or preferred.
• Master's degree is advantageous for higher responsibilities.
• Experience with global freight/3PL sourcing and contract management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refresh logistics category strategies for transport, warehousing, last mile, customs, 3PL/4PL.
• Lead S2C processes: market scans, RFIs, RFPs, eAuctions, negotiations and evaluations.
• Establish SRM governance with carriers, 3PLs/4PLs, and customs brokers.
• Maintain data quality for lanes, rate cards, surcharges and contract repositories.

Skills

Negotiation

Data analytics

Stakeholder influence

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Engineering/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

TMS/WMS

Job description

Al-Futtaim Group is seeking a Logistics Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing for transport, warehousing, and related services across regions. You will drive category strategies, manage tenders, and partner with multiple business units to optimize total cost and service levels.

The role emphasizes risk management, sustainability, and collaboration with IT for KPI dashboards and data-driven decisions. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills are essential.