Strategic Procurement & Vendor Relations Lead

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International in Dubai seeks a seasoned procurement and vendor management professional to lead supplier sourcing, evaluate capability and financial stability, and negotiate contracts aligned with our business goals.

You will monitor performance, manage budgets, handle risk mitigation, develop strategic partnerships, and collaborate with Legal, Finance and Operations to deliver best value while ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Interpret technical drawings and create detailed RFPs.
• Manage supplier relationships and vendor development.
• Experience with indirect sourcing.
• Coordinate with Finance on pricing, delivery terms and payment terms.
• 3–5 years in sourcing, vendor management, with spare parts knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential vendors and evaluate capabilities, financial stability, and alignment with goals.
• Negotiate and finalise contracts with vendors, including pricing and SLAs.
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and quality standards; conduct KPI reviews.
• Resolve issues or disputes with vendors in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to drive value and continuous improvement.
• Assess and mitigate risks in vendor relationships; conduct due diligence and audits.
• Develop cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Work with Finance to track budgets and ensure spending aligns with approvals.
• Research market trends and evaluate new vendors or products/services.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in vendor activities.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Sourcing

RFP creation

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or B-tech Electrical

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Careers International in Dubai seeks a seasoned procurement and vendor management professional to lead supplier sourcing, evaluate capability and financial stability, and negotiate contracts aligned with our business goals.

You will monitor performance, manage budgets, handle risk mitigation, develop strategic partnerships, and collaborate with Legal, Finance and Operations to deliver best value while ensuring compliance.