Strategic Category Manager - General Services & Marketing

Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation; Dubai; In loco; AED 320.000 - 520.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) invites applications for a senior procurement professional to lead category strategies and end-to-end sourcing efforts. The role focuses on aligning procurement plans with organizational objectives, driving cost savings, and strengthening supplier relationships.

You will oversee tendering, negotiations, contract awards, supplier performance, and governance, ensuring compliance, risk management, and achievement of KPIs.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business).
• MCIPS or CPSM certification preferred.
• Minimum 7 years in procurement with 4+ years in strategic sourcing or category management.
• Experience supervising procurement teams and managing complex tenders.

Mansioni

• Lead the development and implementation of category strategies and sourcing plans aligned with organizational objectives and procurement priorities.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities, including tendering, evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, and procurement planning.
• Identify cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation opportunities through market analysis, demand consolidation, and strategic sourcing.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to enhance competitiveness and procurement outcomes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, align procurement strategies, and ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee supplier performance within assigned categories, coordinating with Procurement Governance & Excellence on supplier evaluations and improvement initiatives.
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage strategic supplier relationships to achieve optimal commercial and contractual outcomes.
• Oversee contract management activities, including contract performance, renewals, variations, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with approved policies, procedures, delegation of authority, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, ensuring appropriate controls, documentation, and timely escalation of issues.
• Monitor section KPIs, procurement cycle times, savings, and operational performance, ensuring achievement of departmental targets.
• Drive continuous improvement, digitalization, automation, and procurement best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, recommendations, and performance updates to management and relevant committees.

Conoscenze

Strategic sourcing

Tendering

Contract negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Cost optimization

Team leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

MCIPS

CPSM

Descrizione del lavoro

Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) invites applications for a senior procurement professional to lead category strategies and end-to-end sourcing efforts. The role focuses on aligning procurement plans with organizational objectives, driving cost savings, and strengthening supplier relationships.

You will oversee tendering, negotiations, contract awards, supplier performance, and governance, ensuring compliance, risk management, and achievement of KPIs.