Procurement Manager

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global well-being company in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Manager IT to lead strategic sourcing and category management for IT-related procurement. The role focuses on optimizing procurement performance, managing supplier relationships, and aligning strategies with business goals. With 8 years of experience and strong negotiation and data analysis skills, the ideal candidate will implement category management plans and ensure compliance with procurement policies. Join us to be part of a dynamic team driving cost savings and supplier excellence.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience in procurement/category management.
• Proven track record in strategy execution.
• Relevant certifications (CIPS or CPP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category management plans.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives.
• Manage RFx processes and supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on procurement.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Market research

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Tools

COUPA

S4 Hana

Job description

Who we are

GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.

Role Overview

The Procurement Manager IT is responsible for leading category management and strategic sourcing for IT-related procurement. The role focuses on optimizing procurement performance driving cost savings managing supplier relationships and aligning procurement strategies with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category management plans aligned with long-term procurement strategies.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives (e.g. supplier rationalization contract renegotiation).
• Manage RFx processes tenders and award recommendations.
• Oversee supplier relationships and performance via SLAs and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to balance cost quality and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and monitor regulatory changes.
• Track and report procurement performance metrics.
• Forecast pricing and monitor market trends and inflationary environments.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors in Business Administration or related field.
• Certifications: CIPS or CPP preferred.
• Experience: 8 years in procurement/category management with a proven track record in strategy execution and supplier management.
• Skills:
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
  • Advanced data analysis and market research.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (COUPA S4 Hana).
  • Leadership and stakeholder management.