Strategic Procurement Manager

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

GFiber, an Alphabet company bringing Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses, seeks an experienced Senior Procurement Lead in Dubai to drive end-to-end strategic sourcing, supplier onboarding, and product prioritization.

You will establish a procurement playbook, develop a supplier dashboard to track SLAs, and lead SOP development for consistent purchasing and contracting, while mitigating supply chain risks through multi-sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 8+ years in strategic procurement.
• 8 years in sourcing, procurement, and program management.
• Experience with vendor negotiations and contract management.
• Proficient with SAP or Coupa ERP systems.
• Experience with RFx processes and supplier risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with telecommunications inventory (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and supplier onboarding.
• Develop procurement playbooks and SOPs for consistent purchasing.
• Create a supplier dashboard to track SLAs and adapt procurement strategies.
• Lead SOP development for contracting and purchasing processes.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities through multi-sourcing strategies.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Sourcing

Program management

Vendor negotiations

Contract management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain Management)

Bachelor's degree (Business Administration)

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

SAP

Coupa

SAP MM

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing, supplier onboarding, and product prioritization
• Establish a procurement playbook to ensure critical hardware and materials are prioritized and scheduled effectively
• Develop a supplier dashboard to track vendor SLAs and adapt procurement strategies
• Lead Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development for consistent purchasing and contracting
• Identify and assess supply chain vulnerabilities through multi-sourcing strategies and contingency planning

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience
• 8 years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, and Program Management
• 8 years of experience with supply chain principles, vendor negotiations, and contract management
• 8 years of experience with Procurement and ERP software such as SAP or Coupa

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in supply chain, strategic procurement, and Program Management
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage through influence
• Data analysis skills to identify trends and patterns
• Familiarity with telecommunications inventory
• Experience with competitive bidding (RFx) processes and supplier risk mitigation
• Experience in SAP MM (Materials Management)

About the Company

GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States.