Procurement Manager - Marketing and Media

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Group is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager - Marketing to develop and implement strategic sourcing and category management across its Media and Marketing procurement categories in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and drive cost efficiency while collaborating with Marketing, Finance and Corporate Services.

The position oversees high-value supplier relationships and ensures compliance with group policies and governance

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of professional experience in procurement, category management or strategic sourcing.
• Relevant experience focused on Marketing and Advertising procurement categories.
• Proven experience managing high-value supplier relationships.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain procurement category strategies for Marketing and Media.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing projects across assigned Marketing and Media categories.
• Manage annual category spend exceeding AED 100 million.
• Lead procurement negotiations to achieve favorable terms and pricing.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure contract compliance and governance.
• Coach Procurement Executives and support cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Marketing procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Procurement Manager - Marketing and Media Job Snapshot - Role: Procurement Manager - Marketing - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Purchasing Procurement - Function: Purchasing - Experience: 4-5 years in procurement, category management or strategic sourcing, with a focus on marketing and advertising - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview Al-Futtaim Group is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager - Marketing to develop and implement strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across its Media and Marketing procurement categories in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position is responsible for managing an annual procurement spend exceeding AED 100 million, optimizing supplier relationships, negotiating commercially advantageous agreements and ensuring procurement activities align with the Group 's policies, governance requirements and business objectives. Working closely with Marketing, Finance, Corporate Services and other internal stakeholders, the successful candidate will lead sourcing initiatives, evaluate supplier proposals, manage strategic contracts and identify opportunities to improve procurement value and cost efficiency. The role requires a commercially focused procurement professional who can balance business responsiveness with procurement compliance, supplier performance and disciplined financial management. In addition to managing strategic sourcing activities, the Procurement Manager will provide leadership, coaching and professional guidance to Procurement Executives while supporting effective procurement decision-making across the organization.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Purchasing Procurement
• Function: Purchasing
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities Marketing and Media Category Management

• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive procurement category strategies for assigned Media and Marketing categories.
• Align sourcing strategies with business priorities, procurement policies and corporate commercial objectives.
• Manage procurement activities associated with an annual category spend exceeding AED 100 million.
• Establish category-specific objectives for cost savings, commercial value and service performance.
• Evaluate market conditions, supplier capabilities and category expenditure to identify procurement improvement opportunities.
• Apply market intelligence and financial analysis to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Assess category requirements in collaboration with Marketing, Finance and relevant business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, supplier performance and commercial outcomes.
• Monitor the effectiveness of category strategies and recommend adjustments based on changing business requirements.
• Maintain a structured approach to procurement planning and category performance management.

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Execution

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing projects across assigned Marketing and Media categories.
• Plan and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
• Determine appropriate sourcing approaches based on category requirements, commercial considerations and market conditions.
• Develop sourcing documentation and coordinate supplier participation in competitive procurement processes.
• Evaluate supplier proposals against commercial, operational and service requirements.
• Conduct structured commercial assessments to support supplier selection decisions.
• Lead procurement negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and favorable contractual outcomes.
• Ensure sourcing recommendations are supported by appropriate analysis and business justification.
• Coordinate procurement activities with relevant internal stakeholders to support timely business requirements.
• Maintain compliance with established procurement policies and approval procedures throughout sourcing activities.

Supplier Relationship and Contract Management

• Manage complex, high-value supplier relationships across Marketing and Media procurement categories.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with strategic vendors and service providers.
• Lead commercial discussions and negotiations involving significant supplier contracts.
• Ensure supplier agreements protect the Group 's commercial and legal interests.
• Coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders when reviewing contractual obligations and commercial risks.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed service requirements and contractual expectations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen supplier collaboration and improve service delivery.
• Address supplier performance concerns through appropriate engagement and corrective actions.
• Balance commercial value, operational performance, supplier relationships and risk considerations.
• Support the development of sustainable supplier relationships that contribute to long-term business objectives.

Procurement Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure procurement activities comply with Al-Futtaim Group policies and applicable governance requirements.
• Monitor adherence to established sourcing and supplier management procedures.
• Identify commercial, contractual and supplier-related risks within assigned procurement categories.
• Apply appropriate risk assessment and mitigation methods during sourcing and contract management activities.
• Evaluate potential procurement risks when selecting suppliers or negotiating commercial agreements.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address compliance concerns and contractual issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation to support transparency and accountability.
• Promote consistent application of procurement controls while responding effectively to business requirements.
• Support commercially responsible procurement decisions that protect the Group 's interests.

Financial Analysis and Procurement Value

• Apply financial analysis to procurement category planning and sourcing decisions.
• Evaluate procurement expenditure and identify opportunities to improve commercial efficiency.
• Consider budget requirements and total cost of ownership when assessing supplier proposals.
• Develop commercially sound sourcing recommendations based on cost, value and service considerations.
• Support the achievement of measurable procurement savings and commercial benefits.
• Assess the financial implications of supplier agreements and procurement decisions.
• Work with Finance and business stakeholders to align sourcing activities with budget expectations.
• Monitor opportunities to improve procurement value without compromising required service standards.
• Use relevant procurement data and market intelligence to support fact-based commercial decisions.

Business Partnering and Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted procurement business partner to Marketing, Finance, Corporate Services and other relevant departments.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and commercial priorities.
• Translate business requirements into practical sourcing and category management strategies.
• Provide professional procurement advice during supplier selection and commercial negotiations.
• Present structured recommendations supported by financial analysis, market intelligence and supplier evaluations.
• Influence procurement decisions through clear communication and evidence-based commercial assessments.
• Coordinate cross-functional procurement activities to support timely and effective business outcomes.
• Balance stakeholder expectations with procurement governance and commercial discipline.
• Maintain responsive communication throughout sourcing projects and supplier management activities.

Procurement Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach and support Procurement Executives in their sourcing and supplier management responsibilities.
• Provide professional guidance on category management, procurement planning and negotiation techniques.
• Support the development of team members ' commercial and analytical capabilities.
• Encourage consistent application of procurement policies and sourcing procedures.
• Share relevant market knowledge and procurement best practices.
• Support effective collaboration within the procurement function and across business departments.
• Promote accountability, sound commercial judgment and professional development.
• Encourage a performance-focused approach to procurement activities and stakeholder service.

Procurement Systems and Data Analysis

• Use Microsoft Excel to support procurement analysis, expenditure evaluation and commercial assessments.
• Apply Power BI capabilities to analyze procurement information and communicate relevant insights.
• Utilize electronic sourcing platforms and enterprise resource planning systems to support procurement activities.
• Maintain accurate sourcing, supplier and commercial information within relevant systems.
• Use procurement data to support category planning, supplier evaluations and management recommendations.
• Promote effective use of available procurement technology to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree or equivalent qualification.
• A postgraduate qualification or recognized Procurement or Supply Chain certification is an added advantage.
• 4-5 years of professional experience in procurement, category management or strategic sourcing.
• Relevant experience focused on Marketing and Advertising procurement categories.
• Proven experience managing complex procurement projects and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-value supplier relationships.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier contracts.
• Practical understanding of category strategy development and procurement planning.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and commercial business acumen.
• Advanced procurement negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to develop and execute effective category sourcing strategies.
• Strong understanding of Marketing and Media procurement requirements.
• Experience managing complex sourcing processes and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to evaluate procurement opportunities using financial analysis and market intelligence.
• Understanding of procurement compliance, commercial risk and contract management.