Senior Facilities Procurement Category Lead

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

Job summary

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC) in Dubai seeks a Procurement Category Lead for Facilities Management to drive strategic sourcing across multiple units with AED 800M spend. Lead category strategies, demand management, supplier relationships, and stakeholder engagement to ensure value and cost efficiency in hard and soft services.

Role requires strong procurement leadership, market analysis, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams while maintaining compliance and budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and executing category strategies.
• Strong ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms.
• Proven track record in leading projects and improving processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies with measurable objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for demand management and cost optimization.
• Lead source-to-contract activities and supplier negotiations.
• Engage internal partners to align specifications with value and drive governance.

Skills

Category strategy

Vendor negotiations

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC) in Dubai seeks a Procurement Category Lead for Facilities Management to drive strategic sourcing across multiple units with AED 800M spend. Lead category strategies, demand management, supplier relationships, and stakeholder engagement to ensure value and cost efficiency in hard and soft services.

Role requires strong procurement leadership, market analysis, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams while maintaining compliance and budgets.