Senior Category Procurement Manager - Tech & Product

Stryker Corporation; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate technology firm is seeking a Senior Category Procurement Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across technology and digital categories. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years in procurement, and strong negotiation skills. Join a team that values talent and strives for excellence in the procurement function, focusing on cost efficiency and digital innovation in Dubai.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in Tech and digital category.
• Proven experience managing marketing, technology, or business services categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong supplier relationships, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are met.
• Oversee procurement compliance across processes, systems, and company policy.
• Analyze procurement data to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

MBA/ CIPS certification

Tools

ERP tools

Procurement analytics

Job description

Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region's growing tech ecosystem. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region. Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.

Job Title: Senior Category Procurement Manager - Tech & Product

Department: Procurement

Location: Dubai, UAE

Reporting To: Procurement Director

Summary

The Senior Procurement Manager will play a critical role in leading operational sourcing initiatives across Property Finder's technology and digital ecosystem. This includes managing procurement categories such as Software, SaaS Platforms, Cloud Services, IT Infrastructure, Licenses, App Environment Suppliers, and Technology-Enabled Business Services. The role will ensure the effective execution of sourcing and vendor strategies defined by the Procurement Director, while driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, and digital innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supplier Management & Negotiation
   • Develop strong supplier relationships, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) and KPIs are met.
   • Lead key contract negotiations, renewals, and performance reviews with strategic suppliers.
   • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve supplier-related issues proactively.
2. Procurement Excellence
   • Oversee procurement compliance across processes, systems and company policy.
   • Ensure accuracy and visibility of spend data to support strategic decision-making.
   • Collaborate with Tech, Finance and Legal department to ensure end-to-end risk and contract management.
3. Data & Performance Management
   • Analyze procurement data to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
   • Track performance against procurement KPIs and regularly report progress to the Procurement Director.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA/ CIPS certification is a must.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in Tech and digital category
• Proven experience managing marketing, technology, or business services categories.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in ERP tools and procurement analytics.

Our promise to talent

At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Where you are empowered to create, elevate, grow, and care. Our team is made up of the best and brightest, united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region. We attract top talent who want to make an impact. We firmly believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.

Property Finder Guiding Principles

1. Think Future First
2. Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
3. Optimise for Impact
4. No Ostriches Allowed
5. Our People, Our Power
6. The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All

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