Supply Chain Expert

Besins Healthcare; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Besins Healthcare is seeking a Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Projects leader to reshape its global network. This role goes beyond traditional buying; it requires a corporate architect to design robust category strategies and optimize complex logistics. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in regulated industries such as Pharmaceutical and Biotech and excels in data analysis.

Responsibilities include leading RFQs, contract negotiations, and developing analytics dashboards. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills and an understanding of Total Cost of Ownership.

Qualifications

• Expert in regulated industries including Pharmaceutical and Biotech sectors.
• Demonstrated experience with complex direct and indirect categories.
• Strong analytical skills with data validation and benchmarking expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQs and contract negotiations across various categories.
• Optimize global transportation and distribution costs.
• Develop procurement analytics and spend visibility dashboards.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Data analysis

Contract negotiations

Change management

Category strategies

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Education

10+ years of strategic procurement experience

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Advanced analytics platforms

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a heavy-hitting Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Projects leader to help reshape and elevate our global network. This isn t a transactional day‑to‑day buying role. We are looking for a corporate architect who can look at raw data, design robust category strategies, optimize a complex global logistics footprint, and act as a strategic advisor to our broader business.

If you are a master of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and love driving continuous optimization in highly regulated spaces, this playground is for you.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership

Lead end‑to‑end RFQs, contract negotiations, and category strategies spanning APIs, packaging, global logistics, and warehousing.

Network Optimization

Analyze and benchmark global transportation and distribution costs to transform our external supply chain operating models.

Data & Digitalization

Build spend visibility dashboards, standardize procurement analytics, and use tools like PowerBI to turn complex data into actionable executive decisions.

Capability Building

Act as an internal educator helping cross‑functional teams—Finance, Quality, Regulatory—adopt a value‑driven, structured procurement mindset.

Who You Are

• Regulated Industry Expert: 10+ years of strategic procurement experience within Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Healthcare, or high‑compliance FMCG/CPG environments.
• Diverse Category Depth: Successfully managed both complex direct categories (like APIs) and heavy indirect/logistics categories (freight, warehousing).
• Analytical Powerhouse: Love data validation, benchmarking, and building business cases from scratch using Excel, PowerBI, or advanced analytics platforms.
• Change Agent: Able to diplomatically challenge the status quo, align global stakeholders, and embed robust SLA/KPI governance.

Bonus Points For

• Deep familiarity with GDP/GMP compliance environments.
• Background in management consulting or high‑growth procurement transformations.
• CIPS, APICS, CPSM, or equivalent certifications.