Global Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Negotiations & Analytics

Gateworth Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 190,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Job summary

Gateworth Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the Dubai team. This role focuses on broadening exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and stakeholder engagement within a global, fast-moving logistics environment.

Required 3–4 years in an independent sourcing role in an international organisation, with strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and excellent stakeholder engagement to drive procurement excellence and cost savings.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years in an independent sourcing or procurement planning role in an international organisation.
• Experience with supplier management, RFQ/RFP processes, and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functionality.
• Excellent client relationship building and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support global sourcing projects across international markets.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Drive supplier performance reviews and address issues with corrective actions.
• Prepare spend analyses, sourcing reports, and procurement dashboards for management decisions.
• Identify procurement risks and develop contingency sourcing strategies.
• Ensure contract compliance and maintain procurement documentation.
• Manage procurement activities across multiple categories for competitive pricing and service levels.
• Lead negotiations and contract management to achieve cost savings.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews to maintain a reliable supply base.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and category plans.
• Analyze spending data and procurement KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast demand and align purchasing decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gateworth Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the Dubai team. This role focuses on broadening exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and stakeholder engagement within a global, fast-moving logistics environment.

Required 3–4 years in an independent sourcing role in an international organisation, with strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and excellent stakeholder engagement to drive procurement excellence and cost savings.