Strategic Procurement Lead – Media & Marketing (Emiratization)

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Group in Dubai is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager (Emiratization) to lead strategic sourcing and category management for Media and Marketing, overseeing an AED 100+ million spend. You will negotiate complex supplier agreements, develop sourcing strategies, manage contract lifecycle, and mentor Procurement Executives while ensuring compliance with group policies.

The role requires strong business acumen, advanced negotiation skills, and the ability to influence decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA) advantageous.
• Procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage procurement strategies for Media and Marketing categories.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects (RFI, RFP, RFQ).
• Negotiate supplier contracts and manage contract lifecycle.
• Monitor procurement compliance and manage risk across categories.
• Lead and develop Procurement Executives to strengthen sourcing and contract management capabilities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Category management

Negotiation

Procurement compliance

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA (advantageous)

Job description

Al-Futtaim Group in Dubai is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager (Emiratization) to lead strategic sourcing and category management for Media and Marketing, overseeing an AED 100+ million spend. You will negotiate complex supplier agreements, develop sourcing strategies, manage contract lifecycle, and mentor Procurement Executives while ensuring compliance with group policies.

The role requires strong business acumen, advanced negotiation skills, and the ability to influence decisions