Strategic Procurement & Vendor Partnerships Lead

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International is seeking a procurement professional in the UAE to manage supplier relationships and drive sourcing initiatives. You will conduct vendor evaluations, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance to ensure value and adherence to SLAs.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance and operations to mitigate risks and optimize costs, while developing strategic partnerships with key suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor development and negotiation in a manufacturing or parts sourcing setting.
• Interpret technical drawings and prepare detailed Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Coordinate with finance for pricing, delivery, and payment terms with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential vendors and evaluate them for capability, stability, and fit.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts with vendors, including pricing and SLAs.
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and quality standards with KPIs and reviews.
• Resolve disputes with vendors, coordinating with legal, finance and operations.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Assess and mitigate risks in vendor relationships with due diligence and audits.
• Collaborate with finance to manage vendor budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Research market trends and evaluate new vendors or products to ensure value.

Skills

Vendor sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Market research

Risk management

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Diploma in Electrical or B-tech Electrical

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Careers International is seeking a procurement professional in the UAE to manage supplier relationships and drive sourcing initiatives. You will conduct vendor evaluations, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance to ensure value and adherence to SLAs.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance and operations to mitigate risks and optimize costs, while developing strategic partnerships with key suppliers.