Senior Category Manager

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead sourcing efforts across its diverse operations. This role involves strategic planning, team management, and ensuring best procurement practices are followed. Join a leading company known for its vibrant work culture and dedication to success.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Engagement with diverse colleagues

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in a similar role.
• 10-15 years of experience in Procurement.
• MCIPS/CIPS/APICS-CSCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead team for strategic sourcing on various projects.
• Create and implement sourcing strategies.
• Manage and lead sourcing activities to achieve milestones.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

JOB TITLE
Senior Category Manager | MAF Global Solutions | Procurement

ROLE SUMMARY
Leading a team to execute both tactical and strategic sourcing of products and services for all Majid Al Futtaim's operating companies across various countries within their specialized category while ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives and plans developed in Dubai.

ROLE PROFILE

• Working closely with the category lead in Dubai to delivering the strategic roadmap and annual budget for the relevant category in association with the Business needs and requirements
• Creating and implementing sourcing strategies on a project level in compliance with the legal, internal policies, good practices and business goals
• Managing and leading complex sourcing activities for new project development and achieving agreed milestones and key development timelines
• Leveraging opportunities for consolidation, standardization and scoping to improve costs.
• Analyzing supplier offers and quantifying total costs of ownership (TCO).
• Meeting or exceeding annual sourcing goals and savings targets for the MAF spend.
• Managing price negotiation and finalization of commercial supply agreements / contracts in close alignment with MAF Legal
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team to achieve targeted outcomes and drive success.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering.
• Min 7 – 10 years of experience in a similar role and min of 10 – 15 years’ experience in Procurement.
• MCIPS/CIPS/APICS-CSCP (Preferred).
• Experience in a large Indirect Procurement organization dealing with multiple sourcing activities .
• Experience in Procurement within "Shared Services" is a plus to provide oversight for all procurement RFX process for smooth delivery of shared service operations to procurement category managers
• In-depth understanding and practiced best-in-class procurement processes, systems and practices

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.