Strategic Category Sourcing Associate

Manpower Middle East

Dubai

On-site

AED 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Manpower Middle East is seeking an Associate Category Sourcing - Business Services to lead end-to-end RFx activities and drive procurement excellence within business services. The role collaborates with strategic procurement teams and stakeholders across Finance and Operations to deliver cost savings, ensure governance, and enhance sourcing effectiveness in the UAE.

Ideal candidate has 8-12 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with SAP/Ariba.

Qualifications

End-to-end RFx preparation and execution (RFPs, RFQs, tenders, evaluations).
Support supplier negotiations and supplier selection.
Develop sourcing calendars and support demand planning for the category.
Conduct market research on supply markets, pricing structures, opportunities, and risks.
Prepare Statements of Work (SOW), business requirements, tender documentation, and sourcing reports.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and approval processes.
Collaborate with stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business functions to deliver sourcing initiatives.
Monitor and report on procurement savings, vendor performance, and sourcing outcomes.
Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes and procurement efficiency.