Senior Procurement Manager - Indirect Materials

Confidentiel; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidentiel in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Procurement Manager – Indirect Materials to lead strategic sourcing, category management, supplier performance, and P2P governance across a multi-entity business, with emphasis on SAP procurement optimization and Digitalization.

You bring 9–10 years in procurement, including at least 4 years in a managerial role, deep experience in indirect categories (services, MRO, Capex, facilities, IT), and proven RFx, negotiations, and contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business, Finance, Engineering, or 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: services, MRO, Capex, facilities, and IT.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, RFx management, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for indirect materials, services, and Capex.
• Lead sourcing initiatives covering MRO, facilities, IT, logistics support, professional services, and operations.
• Manage end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP), supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and strategic supplier relationships.
• Identify and deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing, spend consolidation, and value engineering.
• Oversee Procure-to-Pay cycle and ensure compliance with procurement policies and controls.
• Drive integration of procurement activities across multiple entities and support SAP optimization and digitalization.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement professionals.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

RFx management

Supplier negotiations

Cost optimization

Category management

P2P

Procurement governance

SAP

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

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:

• 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.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and strategic supplier relationship management.
• 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.
• Lead the integration of procurement activities across multiple business entities and newly acquired operations, supporting SAP procurement optimization and digitalization.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement professionals.

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.