Senior IT Procurement & Category Lead

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Associate for their procurement team. In this role, you will manage supplier relationships, optimize purchasing processes, and ensure cost efficiency. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the Middle East. Strong negotiation, communication skills, and fluency in English are essential, with proficiency in Arabic as a plus. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a procurement function.
• Experience in procurement in a large organisation.
• Experience within the Middle East is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Follow procurement strategy focusing on high opportunity areas of spend.
• Assist in managing category spend and defining strategies.
• Review vendor performance and benchmark across the region.

Skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

Knowledge of Corporate Procurement principles

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field

Job description

A global professional services firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Associate for their procurement team. In this role, you will manage supplier relationships, optimize purchasing processes, and ensure cost efficiency. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the Middle East. Strong negotiation, communication skills, and fluency in English are essential, with proficiency in Arabic as a plus. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.