Maritime Category Sourcing Lead

Manpower Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,000 - 737,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Middle East in Dubai seeks a Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing to own sourcing strategy, supplier base, and the centralized bidding process across vessel-related categories. You will replace fragmented buying with a disciplined, auditable, and competitive sourcing function.

The role requires leading RFQ/RFP/e-auctions, negotiating framework agreements, and reporting KPIs to technical, finance, and legal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 4 Diploma is mandatory; MCIPS preferred.
• 5–8 years in procurement or strategic sourcing with tender ownership.
• Shipping and maritime experience strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional stakeholder skills.
• Fluent English and familiarity with e-sourcing platforms and spend analytics.

Responsibilities

• Own the category strategy including demand planning and supplier base.
• Run centralized bidding end-to-end: RFQ/RFP/e-auction, evaluation, and award.
• Negotiate framework or term agreements; chair Bid Evaluation Committees.
• Report category KPIs and act as procurement contact for technical, finance, and legal stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

CIPS Level 4 Diploma

MCIPS (Chartered) preferred

Tools

e-sourcing platforms

Spend analytics tools

Job description

Manpower Middle East in Dubai seeks a Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing to own sourcing strategy, supplier base, and the centralized bidding process across vessel-related categories. You will replace fragmented buying with a disciplined, auditable, and competitive sourcing function.

The role requires leading RFQ/RFP/e-auctions, negotiating framework agreements, and reporting KPIs to technical, finance, and legal stakeholders.