Senior Procurement Specialist

Avery Dennison; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement professional to lead end-to-end category strategies in the UAE market. You will craft and execute TCO-based approaches, streamline P2P cycles, and enhance reporting with Power BI and AI-driven insights.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement, 3+ years in strategic roles, and strong Excel/ERP skills. You will influence C-suite stakeholders and ensure continuity of supply for raw materials and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering is required.
• CIPS Level 4/5 or CPSM certification is highly preferred.
• 5+ years in procurement with 3+ years in senior/strategic roles, UAE market experience mandatory.
• Strong Excel skills including Power Query/Power Pivot and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end-to-end category strategies for raw materials, indirect services and subcontractors.
• Create leaner P2P workflows and implement Total Cost of Ownership analyses.
• Build and maintain dashboards using Power BI or advanced Google Sheets; explore Generative AI for market intelligence and reporting.
• Manage the procurement lifecycle from stakeholder requirements to vendor performance.
• Engage with Finance, Operations and senior leadership to present actionable procurement insights.
• Oversee contracts and critical spare parts sourcing to minimize business disruption.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations on Function vs. Cost analyses and Should-Cost modeling.

Skills

Excel advanced

Power Query

Power Pivot

Data Modeling

AI & automation

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Strategic procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

CIPS Level 4/5 or CPSM

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Google Sheets

Job description

• Develop and execute end to end category strategies for raw materials, indirect services, and subcontractors. Move beyond 'three quotes' to analyze Total Cost of Ownership and long-term value.
• Identify inefficiencies in current workflows. Design and implement leaner, faster P2P cycle to drive organizational agility.
• Build and maintain dynamic dashboards using advanced Google Sheets (Power Query/Pivot) or Power BI. Pioneer the use of Generative AI for market intelligence, contract analysis, and automated reporting.
• Manage the entire procurement lifecycle with minimal hand holding. Take full accountability for results, from initial stakeholder requirements to final vendor performance.
• Navigate the volatile UAE market, managing supplier rate-change requests and global logistics disruptions to protect Contribution Margins (CM) and ensure plant continuity.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Operations, and Senior Leadership. Communicate complex procurement data as clear, actionable business insights.
• Oversee contracts, critical spare parts sourcing, and outsourced processing to ensure zero business disruption.
• Collaborating with Engineering and Operations to perform "Function vs. Cost" analysis on high-spend items.
• Implementing "Should-Cost" modeling to challenge supplier pricing during complex negotiations.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in Procurement, with at least 3 years in a Senior or Strategic capacity (UAE market experience is mandatory).
• Technical Mastery: Expert-level Excel skills (Power Query, Power Pivot, Data Modeling). Deep familiarity with ERP systems.
• Digital Mindset: Strong interest or experience in AI transformation, predictive analytics, and process automation.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering. Professional certification (CIPS Level 4/5 or CPSM) is highly preferred.
• Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.
• Mindset: Someone who creates systems rather than just following existing manuals.