Procurement Manager

ZEEKR极氪; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEEKR极氪 Dubai is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to own and manage indirect services categories across Marketing, IT, Logistics, Aftersales and other business services. You will lead end-to-end sourcing, RFP/RFQ/RFI processes, supplier evaluation and contract negotiations.

This hands-on, fast-paced role requires strong stakeholder management, cost optimisation skills, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with direct execution. Mandarin and English bilingualism is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing or related discipline.
• 5-10 years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, ideally across indirect services.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end sourcing and tender processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), including supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract management.
• Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated track record of delivering cost optimisation and value creation outcomes.
• Experience operating in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and direct execution.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions and support senior leadership.
• Strong capability in managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines within a dynamic business environment.
• Solid understanding of procurement governance, contracts, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and ownership mindset.
• Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Indirect Services procurement categories for both Geely and Zeekr, including Marketing, IT, Logistics, Aftersales and other business services.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing and tender processes (RFP/RFQ/RFI), from requirement scoping through to supplier selection and contract negotiation.
• Build and manage relationships with a diverse supplier base (e.g. agencies, vendors, service providers), ensuring performance, value, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders, providing commercial advice and delivering effective procurement solutions.
• Drive cost optimisation and value creation across indirect spend categories.
• Establish and improve procurement processes, governance, and compliance standards.
• Support cross-functional projects and business initiatives from a procurement and commercial perspective.
• Oversee vehicle operations including registration, insurance, servicing, maintenance, incident management, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure optimal usage and cost efficiency.
• Manage vehicle asset lifecycle and reporting, including tracking, auditing, transfers, and final disposal or sale, ensuring compliance with financial, legal, and asset management requirements.
• Operate as a hands-on, standalone role, combining strategic thinking with direct execution.
• Undertake duties or contribute to projects that are related to the Company's business operations, including but not limited to providing leadership or support as reasonably required and consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Category management

RFP/RFQ/RFI

Cost optimisation

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Vendor relationship management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing or related discipline

Job description

• Own and manage the Indirect Services procurement categories for both Geely and Zeekr, including Marketing, IT, Logistics, Aftersales and other business services.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing and tender processes (RFP/RFQ/RFI), from requirement scoping through to supplier selection and contract negotiation.
• Build and manage relationships with a diverse supplier base (e.g. agencies, vendors, service providers), ensuring performance, value, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders, providing commercial advice and delivering effective procurement solutions.
• Drive cost optimisation and value creation across indirect spend categories.
• Establish and improve procurement processes, governance, and compliance standards.
• Support cross-functional projects and business initiatives from a procurement and commercial perspective.
• Oversee vehicle operations including registration, insurance, servicing, maintenance, incident management, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure optimal usage and cost efficiency.
• Manage vehicle asset lifecycle and reporting, including tracking, auditing, transfers, and final disposal or sale, ensuring compliance with financial, legal, and asset management requirements.
• Operate as a hands-on, standalone role, combining strategic thinking with direct execution.
• Undertake duties or contribute to projects that are related to the Company's business operations, including but not limited to providing leadership or support as reasonably required and consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, ideally across indirect services (e.g. marketing, IT, agencies, logistics, or business services).
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end sourcing and tender processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), including supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract management.
• Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated track record of delivering cost optimisation and value creation outcomes.
• Experience operating in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and direct execution.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions and support senior leadership.
• Strong capability in managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines within a dynamic business environment.
• Solid understanding of procurement governance, contracts, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and ownership mindset.
• Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English is a plus.