Strategic Marketing Sourcing Manager

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments is seeking a Procurement Manager for Sales and Marketing to lead category strategy and end-to-end sourcing for media, events, and branding services in Dubai. You will manage agency relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with internal policies.

The role requires 5–10+ years in strategic sourcing within marketing or professional services, with strong stakeholder engagement and vendor performance oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, marketing, or related field.
• 5–10+ years in strategic sourcing or indirect procurement with focus on marketing and professional services.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize category strategies for marketing items (creative, media, digital, events, PR, production).
• Lead end-to-end procurement for marketing services including media planning/buying, agencies, events, digital solutions, and promos.
• Identify suppliers, evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure competitive pricing.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, workflows, and approvals.
• Collaborate with Marketing on supplier selection, campaigns, and negotiations.
• Build strong supplier relationships and monitor performance via KPIs and SLAs.
• Conduct vendor reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve supplier issues and ensure delivery to agreed standards.
• Negotiate and manage contracts for favorable terms and cost efficiency.

Skills

Category strategy

Sourcing & procurement

Contract management

Cost optimization

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Azizi Developments is seeking a Procurement Manager for Sales and Marketing to lead category strategy and end-to-end sourcing for media, events, and branding services in Dubai. You will manage agency relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with internal policies.

The role requires 5–10+ years in strategic sourcing within marketing or professional services, with strong stakeholder engagement and vendor performance oversight.