Strategic Indirect Procurement Manager

Business Umbrella - Recruitment, Training, Consulting, Licensing Healthcare Education Real estate; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Umbrella in Dubai seeks a Category Buyer – Indirect Procurement to source, negotiate, and manage contracts across manpower, energy, telecom, and other services. You will develop strategies, analyze markets, and benchmark suppliers to drive cost efficiency.

You will manage supplier relationships, contract terms, SLAs, and budgeting while ensuring compliance and governance. Collaboration with HR, Operations, IT, and Finance is essential to align procurement with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories. Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers; monitor performance via SLAs and KPIs.
• Contract Management: Lead contract negotiations; draft and manage contracts; ensure clear SLAs and penalties.
• Cost Control & Budget Management: Drive cost optimization across indirect spend; track savings and procurement budgets.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with HR, Operations, Finance, IT, and Compliance to translate needs into procurement strategies.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure procurement activities comply with policies; support audits and maintain records.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Business Umbrella in Dubai seeks a Category Buyer – Indirect Procurement to source, negotiate, and manage contracts across manpower, energy, telecom, and other services. You will develop strategies, analyze markets, and benchmark suppliers to drive cost efficiency.

You will manage supplier relationships, contract terms, SLAs, and budgeting while ensuring compliance and governance. Collaboration with HR, Operations, IT, and Finance is essential to align procurement with business goals.