Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Gateworth Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 190,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Job summary

Gateworth Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the Dubai team. This role focuses on broadening exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and stakeholder engagement within a global, fast-moving logistics environment.

Required 3–4 years in an independent sourcing role in an international organisation, with strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and excellent stakeholder engagement to drive procurement excellence and cost savings.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years in an independent sourcing or procurement planning role in an international organisation.
• Experience with supplier management, RFQ/RFP processes, and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functionality.
• Excellent client relationship building and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support global sourcing projects across international markets.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Drive supplier performance reviews and address issues with corrective actions.
• Prepare spend analyses, sourcing reports, and procurement dashboards for management decisions.
• Identify procurement risks and develop contingency sourcing strategies.
• Ensure contract compliance and maintain procurement documentation.
• Manage procurement activities across multiple categories for competitive pricing and service levels.
• Lead negotiations and contract management to achieve cost savings.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews to maintain a reliable supply base.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and category plans.
• Analyze spending data and procurement KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast demand and align purchasing decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Compensation: AED 17,000 to 20,000 plus company benefits

Location: Dubai, UAE

Overview

Gateworth is supporting an international logistics and supply chain organisation in their search to onboard a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the Dubai team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to broaden their exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and stakeholder engagement within a global, fast-moving business.

Main Responsibilities

• Support global sourcing projects and strategic purchasing initiatives across international markets.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, evaluating supplier proposals based on cost, quality and delivery performance.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while negotiating pricing, commercial terms, and framework agreements.
• Drive supplier performance reviews, addressing delivery, quality, and service-related issues through corrective action plans.
• Prepare spend analysis, sourcing reports, and procurement dashboards to support management decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks by developing contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Ensure contract compliance and maintenance of accurate procurement documentation throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Manage procurement activities across multiple categories, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and service levels.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews to maintain a reliable supply base.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and category management plans.
• Analyze spending data and procurement KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast demand and align purchasing decisions with operational requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within procurement processes and supplier management practices.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in an independent sourcing, or procurement planning role, within an international organisation.
• Exposure to commercial catering, facilities management, or related service categories would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functionality.
• Excellent client relationship building skills and ability to engage with stakeholders internally and externally.
• A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and cultures.