Strategic Buyer LPT - Middle East

GEA; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist in Dubai. This role involves driving sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Economics, extensive experience in procurement processes (10 years), strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in procurement systems like SAP and Ariba.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in procurement processes.
• Professional knowledge in contract management and cost analysis.
• Cultural awareness and experience with corporate procurement.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing strategies and runs RFX negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Prepare and process purchase orders while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Negotiation Experience

Analytical Capabilities

Stakeholder Management

Education

University Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Economics

Procurement or Supply Chain Certification

Tools

SAP-PGS

Ariba S2P

CRM/C4C

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy

• As part of category communities is consulted on the category strategy definition by providing business feedback and visions from the entities/BUs/Functions that the role is supporting

Sourcing

• Based on pre-alignment with category managers either drives or supports total cost reduction payment terms improvement & supplier-led innovation initiatives.
• Supports Project managers regarding sourcing activities (pre-sales and execution phase)
• Runs RFX negotiations and takes awarding decisions in line with both category & business strategy. Monitors and strives for compliance adherence of relevant stakeholders to procurement processes & policies (contract management competitive bidding PR approval etc.)

Supplier Relationship Management for each vendor assigned:

• Acts as main point of contact for information & escalation in regards to the overall supplier relationship with GEA
• Monitors and steers overall supplier performance (high-level supplier capacity service quality price)
• Coordinates the key commercial activities with relevant stakeholders (e.g. negotiations)
• Requests/gets informed about supplier audit & coordinates qualification and/or implementation in new entities
• Acts as responsible for the supplier sustainability management
• Accountable for having the relevant documents: generic NDA and/or COCSS and framework agreement (when applicable) in Ariba to be compliant with the Procurement Policy
• Supports systematic involvement in new projects/developments
• Develops & maintains the supplier roadmap / development plan in line with category and business strategy. Coordinates business or strategic review meetings
• Monitors and manages supplier risks

Quotations & Sales Support:

• Request quotations from GEA Intercompany suppliers and third-party (non-GEA) material suppliers for all LPT service requirements.

Procurement & Order Management:

• Prepare & process purchase orders (PO) with both Intercompany (IC) and third-party suppliers.
• Coordinate with factories product groups application centers and vendors for order fulfillment.

Contract Review & Compliance:

• Review sales contracts terms and conditions ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Support the service sales team in the finalization of agreements with suppliers.

ERP & Logistics Coordination:

• Manage ERP system administration (SAP-PGS CRM/C4C).

Database & Reporting:

• Maintain and update customer and supplier databases ensuring accurate records of profiles and changes.

Finance & Payment Coordination:

Assist the accounts/finance department in ensuring timely payments and receivable collections

Your Profile / Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education

University bachelors degree in engineering or economics. Procurement or supply chain certification (optional).

• Professional knowledge and experiences

10 years Experience in procurement processes know-how contract management cost analysis and management cultural awareness experience with implementation of corporate procurement work experience in complex organizations negotiation experience systems : Ariba S2P SAP-PGS CRM/C4C.

• Other skills and competencies

Ability to network and build relationships Internal stakeholder / supplier relationship management Ability to translate business requirements into RFx good analytical capabilities problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically takes ownership of the work good communication skills services and delivery expert negotiation skills contract experience commercial / analytical and engagement skills.

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