Sr. Category Manager

Q-Express Documents Transport; Dubai; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in document transport is seeking a procurement leader to develop sourcing strategies for Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey. The role involves managing supplier relationships, driving process improvements, and collaborating with multiple teams to achieve business goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of experience in driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Establish category sourcing strategies and lead cross-functional teams.
• Negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts.
• Manage category suppliers to optimize opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Master's degree or MBA

Job description

Job Description

- 5+ years of program or project management experience

- 5+ years of supply chain experience

- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

- Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source products and services for Africa, Middle East, and Turkey. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings, and improve productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a creative, critical thinker with a high motivation to learn. You must be an effective communicator and able to work independently and as a leader among peers to generate high-quality work products in a collaborative, creative, and sometimes ambiguous environment. You must have a professional demeanor and be able to partner with people at every level.

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts to optimize Amazon's competitive position.
2. Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, aiming to achieve the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets business goals, supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks.
3. Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor, and optimize opportunities.
4. Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.
5. Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance, and add value to Amazon.
6. Identify, achieve, and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities.
7. Align with internal customers and understand the business applications of the category.

Desired Candidate Profile

- 2+ years of experience in driving process improvements

- Master's degree or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design, or a related field

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