Senior Procurement Manager

Confidentiel; Dubai; Sur place; AED 350 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidentiel is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager – Indirect Materials in Dubai to lead strategic sourcing, category management, supplier performance, and procurement transformation across a multi-entity business.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in indirect procurement (services, MRO, Capex), strong SAP knowledge, and proven leadership to drive governance, cost optimization, and supplier relationship management in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• 9–10 years procurement experience with 4+ years in a managerial or senior sourcing role.
• Strong experience in indirect procurement: services, MRO, Capex, facilities, IT.
• Experience with RFx management, contract management and cost optimization.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute category strategies for indirect materials and services.
• Lead end-to-end RFx processes, supplier evaluations and negotiations.
• Oversee P2P processes and procurement governance.
• Drive spend analytics, savings tracking and performance reporting.
• Lead procurement integration across entities and post-acquisition harmonization.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Forecasting & analytics

Formation

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Engineering

MBA / CIPS

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Procurement Manager – Indirect Materials to lead strategic sourcing, category management, supplier performance, and procurement transformation within a complex, multi-entity business environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in indirect procurement, MRO, Capex, supplier negotiations, SAP, procurement governance, and business integration.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute category strategies for indirect materials, services, and capital expenditure.
• Lead sourcing initiatives covering MRO, facilities, IT, logistics support, professional services, and operational requirements.
• Manage end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP), supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Conduct market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, and cost structure analysis.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and strategic supplier relationship management.
• Establish and monitor supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and periodic business reviews.
• Ensure contractual compliance and effective supplier risk management.

Cost Optimization & Procurement Governance

• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings through strategic sourcing, spend consolidation, and value engineering.
• Oversee the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle and ensure compliance with procurement policies and internal controls.
• Drive spend analytics, savings tracking, and procurement performance reporting.

Procurement Integration & Transformation

• Lead the integration of procurement activities across multiple business entities and newly acquired operations.
• Standardize sourcing processes, supplier agreements, procurement governance, and operating procedures.
• Support SAP procurement optimization, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement professionals.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, IT, and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Translate operational requirements into effective sourcing strategies.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 9–10 years of progressive procurement experience, including at least 4 years in a managerial or senior sourcing role.
• Strong experience in indirect procurement categories, particularly services, MRO, Capex, facilities, and IT.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, RFx management, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP procurement systems.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• MBA, Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, or CIPS certification.
• Experience managing procurement across multiple entities or business units.
• International sourcing and supplier management exposure.
• Experience in post-acquisition procurement integration and process harmonization.