Strategic Procurement Lead – Media & Marketing (Dubai)

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Executive (UAE National) to shape category and sourcing strategies for Media and Marketing across group divisions, managing key stakeholder and supplier relationships and driving value in excess of AED 100 million annual spend.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing projects (RFI, RFP, RFQ), negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with procurement policies, while developing teams and mentoring Procurement Executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Postgraduate qualifications (MBA or CIPS/CPSM) are advantageous.
• 4–5+ years of progressive procurement, category management or strategic sourcing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own sourcing strategies for Media & Marketing categories with measurable cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and select optimal negotiation approaches.
• Lead contract lifecycle management and coordinate with Legal and Finance to protect commercial interests.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and develop procurement capabilities within the team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Category management

Sourcing methodologies

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Al-Futtaim in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Executive (UAE National) to shape category and sourcing strategies for Media and Marketing across group divisions, managing key stakeholder and supplier relationships and driving value in excess of AED 100 million annual spend.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing projects (RFI, RFP, RFQ), negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with procurement policies, while developing teams and mentoring Procurement Executives.