IT & Infrastructure Category Lead | MSME & Gov Projects

Salt; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt seeks an experienced Senior Category Manager to lead IT procurement and infrastructure category management on a 9-month initial contract in Abu Dhabi. The role involves MSME enablement, strategic procurement initiatives, and collaboration with government sector clients.

You will deliver analytical insights, develop compelling presentations and reports, and lead a team to drive value, innovation, and efficiency across civil engineering and EPC projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' proven experience in category management with IT and infrastructure focus (Civil Engineering/EPC)
• Experience working with government sector clients
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, strategic environment

Responsibilities

• Lead category management activities across IT and infrastructure procurement.
• Drive MSME enablement and contribute to strategic procurement initiatives.
• Engage with government sector clients and present effectively to senior leadership.
• Provide analytical insights to support decision-making and strategy.
• Build and deliver impactful presentations and reports.
• Manage and mentor a team to ensure high performance and growth

Skills

Category management

IT procurement

MSME enablement

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Salt seeks an experienced Senior Category Manager to lead IT procurement and infrastructure category management on a 9-month initial contract in Abu Dhabi. The role involves MSME enablement, strategic procurement initiatives, and collaboration with government sector clients.

You will deliver analytical insights, develop compelling presentations and reports, and lead a team to drive value, innovation, and efficiency across civil engineering and EPC projects.